Senior Environmental Scientist

Burns & McDonnell; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell's Environmental Services Global Practice in Orlando is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead environmental permitting, NEPA documentation, siting and routing, and habitat surveys. Responsibilities include wetland delineations per USACE protocol, field investigations for threatened and endangered species, and preparing reports and agency consultations for regulatory approvals.

The role involves permit compliance inspections, project routing support, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience.
• Experience with NEPA documents and wetlands permitting.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform wetland delineations per USACE protocol.
• Conduct field investigations including habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species.
• Prepare technical reports and permitting documents for regulatory approvals.
• Conduct permit compliance inspections and agency consultations.
• Support routing and siting practices and procedures.
• Collaborate with project manager on field tasks and QA/QC; assist with writing.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science (or related field)

Professional Wetland Scientist certification (plus)

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Description

The Environmental Services (ENS) Global Practice of Burns & McDonnell is currently seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist for our Orlando office to lead tasks including environmental permitting, NEPA documentation, siting & routing, threatened and endangered species habitat surveys, wetland delineations, stream assessments, and environmental compliance.

• 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/agency consultations necessary for various regulatory approvals.
• Conduct permit compliance inspections, federal/state/local permit applications, agency consultations
• Serve as a resource for routing and siting practices and procedures
• Work with project manager on field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations
• Office related tasks would include report scientific and technical writing, QA/QC review, assistance with compliance related tasks
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, studies, planning or related degree from accredited program.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience providing environmental services.
• Experience in completing field investigations, wetland delineations, associated permitting, analyzing GIS data; preparing environmental assessments and permitting documents, technical writing
• Experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents
• Demonstrated knowledge of wetlands, aquatic resources, and associated flora and fauna
• Demonstrated knowledge of Section 404, 401 and Section 10 permitting required
• Professional Wetland Scientist certification is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability and desire to conduct technical research, expand technical knowledge basis, and remain current on new regulations and market trends
• Ability to work within a Team framework

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental

Primary Location US-FL-Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 263706

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-GS #ENS