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Burns & McDonnell Staff Environmental Scientist - Permitting (Conshohocken, PA) in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Description
Burns & McDonnell’s Northeast regional office is looking for a Staff Environmental Scientist to perform field work, prepare permit applications and GIS Mapping, and manage tasks for a variety of market sectors, including electric transmission, oil and gas, renewable energy, and transportation. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.
The Staff Environmental Scientist will work with the office’s Environmental Studies group within our Environmental Services Global Practice to perform the following duties:
Perform wetland delineations with strict adherence to state and federal 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
Prepare federal/state/local permit applications and permit compliance materials
Work with project manager on field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations, and proposal preparation
Office related tasks would include report writing, QA/QC review, and assistance with compliance related tasks
Regular overnight travel to field locations may be required (40%)
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science or a related accredited program is required
4 years of relevant environmental evaluation or consulting experience is required
Experience in completing field investigations, wetland assessments, associated permitting, analyzing GIS data; preparing environmental assessments and permitting documents, technical writing
Experience working in the ArcGIS desktop environment is preferred but not required (ArcGIS Desktop 10.0 or higher is a plus)
Experience working with MicroStation to AutoCAD preferred but not required
Demonstrated knowledge of wetlands and aquatic resources
Demonstrated knowledge of Section 404, 401 and Section 10 permitting
Professional Wetland Scientist certification is a plus
Knowledge of state and local permitting processes in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and/or surrounding states
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
Experience with preparing proposals is preferred but not required
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)
Ability to work 40% or more in the field
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Environmental
Primary Location US-PA-Conshohocken
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req ID: 234814
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS