Staff Environmental Scientist - Natural Resources (Houston)

Burns & McDonnell • Houston, TX

123d

About The Position

Burns & McDonnell's regional office in Houston is looking for a Staff Environmental Scientist to complete field work, permit applications and task management for a variety of market sectors, including transmission, oil and gas, renewable, and transportation. The Staff Environmental Scientist will work with the office's Natural & Cultural Resources group within our Environmental Services Global Practice to perform the following duties: Perform wetland delineations with strict adherence to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers protocol and procedures. Complete field investigations that may include habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species and/or evaluation of other potentially sensitive resources. Compose technical reports presenting results from field investigations and develop appropriate applications/consultations necessary for various regulatory approvals. Conduct permit compliance tasks, federal/state/local permit applications, agency consultations. Assist project manager with field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations. Office related tasks would include report writing, QA/QC review, assistance with compliance related tasks. Frequent overnight travel to field locations may be required (50-70%). All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science or a related accredited program is required
• 4 years of relevant professional experience is required. Environmental consulting experience is preferred
• Experience in completing field investigations, wetland assessments, associated permitting, analyzing GIS data; preparing environmental assessments and permitting documents, technical writing
• Demonstrated knowledge of wetlands and aquatic resources
• Demonstrated knowledge of Section 404, 401 and Section 10 permitting required
• Knowledge of state and local permitting processes in the Midwest
• Knowledge of the agencies that govern waters of the U.S.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control permitting and site restoration practices
• Demonstrated proficiency operating GPS equipment
• Working knowledge of GIS support software and analysis
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in computer software (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)
• Ability to work 50% or more in the field

Responsibilities

• Perform wetland delineations with strict adherence to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers protocol and procedures
• Complete field investigations that may include habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species and/or evaluation of other potentially sensitive resources
• Compose technical reports presenting results from field investigations and develop appropriate applications/consultations necessary for various regulatory approvals
• Conduct permit compliance tasks, federal/state/local permit applications, agency consultations
• Assist project manager with field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations
• Office related tasks would include report writing, QA/QC review, assistance with compliance related tasks
• Frequent overnight travel to field locations may be required (50-70%)
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees