Senior Environmental Scientist - Environmental Services (Oklahoma City)

Burns & McDonnell; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist in Oklahoma City to lead assessments and ensure compliance for projects in various sectors including renewable energy and oil & gas. The ideal candidate should have at least 8 years of consulting experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include preparing permits, analyzing data, and building client relationships while adhering to local regulations. The position is full-time with some travel involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Water Quality, Geology, Biology, Soil Science, or related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee environmental assessments and support compliance efforts.
• Prepare a variety of permitting applications ensuring compliance.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Environmental Scientist – Environmental Services (Oklahoma City)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Scientist to lead environmental assessments and compliance for projects ranging from power generation to renewable energy, oil & gas, industrial sites, and water treatment facilities at Burns & McDonnell.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee environmental assessments, support environmental compliance efforts, prepare permitting applications, and analyze environmental data for a variety of projects, including power generation, electrical transmission construction, oil & gas activities, renewable projects, industrial sites, and water treatment facilities.
• Strong regulatory and technical understanding of construction compliance, facility, and corporate-level environmental permitting and compliance auditing.
• Lead as Project Manager for technical reports such as Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCs), Vegetation and Soil Management Plans (VSMPs), Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, Facility Response Plans (FRPs), Hazardous Waste Management (RCRA), environmental field studies, and environmental compliance training.
• Prepare a wide variety of permitting applications – storm water, floodplain, land use, local permits – ensuring compliance with NPDES, Clean Water Act (CWA), and other local environmental regulations.
• Lead environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts, and conduct subsurface soil sampling.
• Understand environmental and non-environmental permitting for construction projects.
• Build, establish, and maintain client relationships.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Water Quality, Geology, Biology, Soil Science, Environmental Engineering, or related natural science from an accredited program.
• At least 8 years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of technical information.
• Experience overseeing environmental site assessment methods.
• Experience overseeing environmental compliance and compliance audits.
• Experience overseeing environmental permitting processes.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS.
• Proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Valid driver’s license and meet company motor vehicle safety policy requirements.

The position is full‑time with 25 % travel. The role is located in Oklahoma City, OK. This posting will remain open for at least 72 hours and for the duration of the search until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans: Equal employment opportunity for all applicants and preferred recruitment for veterans, women, visible minorities, and disabled persons as superseded hiring opportunities.