Senior Environmental Scientist - Permitting & NEPA Lead

Burns & McDonnell; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; 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, and habitat assessments, including wetland delineations and stream evaluations.

You will conduct field investigations, prepare technical reports, manage agency consultations, and support project permitting with QA/QC and office writing tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field from an accredited program.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience providing environmental services.
• Experience in field investigations, wetland delineations, and permitting.
• Experience with NEPA documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform wetland delineations following US Army Corps of Engineers protocols.
• Complete field investigations including habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species.
• Compose technical reports and develop applications/consultations for regulatory approvals.
• Conduct permit compliance inspections and agency consultations.
• Assist with routing and siting practices, project permitting tracking, and QA/QC writing.
• Office tasks including report writing and compliance-related activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field investigations

Wetland delineations

NEPA documentation

Technical writing

GIS data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field from an accredited program

Job description

Burns & McDonnell’s Environmental Services Global Practice in Orlando is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead environmental permitting, NEPA documentation, and habitat assessments, including wetland delineations and stream evaluations.

You will conduct field investigations, prepare technical reports, manage agency consultations, and support project permitting with QA/QC and office writing tasks.