Assistant Environmental Scientist - Environmental Studies (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Assistant Environmental Scientist will assist in conducting environmental and siting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities and water treatment facilities. The role involves conducting field surveys, assessments and collecting project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects. The Assistant will also assist in the preparation of technical reports, environmental impact statements and environmental field studies, and provide assistance in utilizing GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices. Additional responsibilities include performing environmental site investigations, supporting erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling, conducting environmental compliance audits, and preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as air, land use and cultural resources permitting. The position also supports site selection studies and preparation of related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, ensures compliance with company and site safety policies, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required.
• Prior internship or natural science field experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.
• Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.
• Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process.
• Basic knowledge of GPS and working in the ArcGIS desktop environment.
• Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting environmental and siting studies.
• Prepare permitting applications.
• Analyze environmental data for various projects.
• Conduct field surveys and assessments.
• Collect project-related data for analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and environmental impact statements.
• Utilize GIS data for map production.
• Perform environmental site investigations.
• Support erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling.
• Conduct environmental compliance audits.
• Prepare a variety of permitting applications.
• Support site selection studies and NEPA documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree