Environmental Scientist: Field, Permitting & GIS Focus

Burns & McDonnell; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Insurance & disability

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Chicago, IL, seeks a Staff Environmental Scientist to assist with environmental and siting studies, permitting applications, and data analysis for renewable projects, high-voltage routes, power generation, and water facilities.

You will participate in field surveys, prepare technical reports, use GIS for map production, and help ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or similar and 4 years of related experience OR a Master Degree and 3 years of related experience.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
• 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 working in the ArcGIS desktop environment.
• Must be proficient in the use of computer软件 (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting environmental and siting studies, and collecting project-related data for analysis.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, photologs, and environmental field studies.
• Provide assistance in utilizing GIS data for map production.
• Assist with performing environmental site investigations and compliance audits.
• Assist in preparing a wide variety of permitting applications (stormwater, wetlands, zoning, etc.).
• Support NEPA documentation and site selection studies.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Environmental site assessment methods

Environmental compliance audits

Permitting processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or similar

Master's degree

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop

GPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Chicago, IL, seeks a Staff Environmental Scientist to assist with environmental and siting studies, permitting applications, and data analysis for renewable projects, high-voltage routes, power generation, and water facilities.

You will participate in field surveys, prepare technical reports, use GIS for map production, and help ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.