Assistant Environmental Scientist: Field & Permitting

Burns & McDonnell; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Environmental Scientist to support environmental assessments, permitting applications and data analysis for projects spanning power generation, oil & gas, renewable energy, and water facilities. You will assist with field surveys, environmental audits, and data collection, while leveraging GIS and ArcGIS for map production.

The role emphasizes preparing technical reports, conducting site investigations, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Water Quality, Biology, Soil Science, or a related natural science degree required.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Prior internship or field experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information (verbal and written).
• 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 ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting field surveys, environmental compliance audits and assessments.
• Assist in preparing technical reports including SWPPPs, ESC Plans, SPCC plans, FRP, RCRA, and environmental field studies.
• Utilize GIS data for map production.
• Assist with environmental site investigations and subsurface soil sampling.
• Assist in preparing permitting applications (storm water, land use, local permits).
• Observe and document environmental compliance on construction projects and industrial sites.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

GPS basics

ArcGIS basics

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science / related natural science

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Environmental Scientist to support environmental assessments, permitting applications and data analysis for projects spanning power generation, oil & gas, renewable energy, and water facilities. You will assist with field surveys, environmental audits, and data collection, while leveraging GIS and ArcGIS for map production.

The role emphasizes preparing technical reports, conducting site investigations, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance