Senior Environmental Scientist: Field Permitting & NEPA Lead

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

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