Staff Environmental Scientist - Siting & Routing/NEPA (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Burns & McDonnell's office in Kansas City, MO, is actively seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist to support, manage, and develop business for environmental surveys, NEPA analysis, and permitting services. This position provides the opportunity to challenge and grow yourself professionally within one of the industry's leading firms. Be on a team that solves our client's issues and problems for environmental and engineering practices in the planning, permitting, design, and remediation service space. The candidate should have an established and successful history executing tasks for both small and large-scale projects including but not limited to assisting with developing proposals and cost estimates, executing project tasks, and assisting with developing strategic plans. The candidate will support and execute environmental projects and be a technical author on various NEPA and siting documents. Areas to be covered include NEPA, routing and siting, and permitting. This includes permitting applications and analyzing environmental data supporting the development of environmental documents and studies for NEPA compliance for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing, transportation, renewables, power generation construction activities and upstream and midstream Oil and Gas.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science, Planning or Natural and/or Cultural Resources Management or related field from an accredited university.
• Minimum 4 years related professional experience (consulting experience highly preferred).
• Specific experience in electric transmission, transportation, renewables, and other similar markets is preferred.
• Local and regional knowledge and relationships with existing clients is preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required to develop and maintain relationships.
• Solid time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple tasks/projects with tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with GPS and excellent writing skills.
• Strong experience working in the ArcGIS Pro environment.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong experience working with both private and public-sector clients.
• Business development in both sectors is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Preparing studies, evaluations, NEPA and state documentation for all types and sizes of environmental projects.
• Demonstrating competence in the area of technical report writing related to NEPA compliance as well as other types of technical reports and regulatory (Federal, State, local) permitting documents.
• Experience with environmental compliance, permitting, and agency consultations.
• Working with clients, resource agencies, environmental and technical staff to prepare environmental documents and related technical studies.
• Developing, cultivating, and strengthening relationships with clients.
• Assisting with developing business for the Kansas City ENS Global Practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time schedule
• Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

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