Staff Environmental Scientist - Natural Resources (Houston)
Houston, Texas
Employer: Burns & McDonnell
Industry: Environmental
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Description
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. 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 Natural & Cultural Resources group within our Environmental Services Global Practice to perform the following duties:
Qualifications
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-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req ID: 243730
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS
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. 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 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.
Qualifications
- 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
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-TX-Houston
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req ID: 243730
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS
Created: 2024-09-07
Reference: A65F74DB3295436399AFC7702A0BDFF4
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Houston
ZIP: 77069
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