Staff Environmental Scientist - Permitting & Fieldwork

Burns & McDonnell; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell’s Richmond, VA office is seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist to perform field work, wetlands delineations, and permit-related tasks for a variety of market sectors. The role supports the Natural & Cultural Resources group within the Environmental Services Global Practice and requires regular field work with travel up to 40%.

The position emphasizes preparing technical reports and permit applications, conducting regulatory consultations, and coordinating with project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science or a related accredited program is required
• 4 years of relevant environmental evaluation or consulting experience; or 3 years and a Masters degree and relevant experience is required
• Experience in completing field investigations, wetland assessments, forest stand delineation, associated permitting, analyzing GIS data; preparing environmental assessments and permitting documents, technical writing
• Demonstrated knowledge of wetlands and aquatic resources
• Demonstrated knowledge of Section 404, 401 and Section 10 permitting
• Knowledge of state and local permitting processes in Virginia and/or surrounding states
• Professional Wetland Scientist certification is a plus
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control permitting and site restoration practices
• Demonstrated proficiency operating GPS equipment
• Working knowledge of GIS support software and analysis
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information

Responsibilities

• Perform wetland delineations with strict adherence to state and federal 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/consultations necessary for various regulatory approvals
• Conduct permit compliance tasks, federal/state/local permit applications, agency consultations
• Work with project manager on field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations
• Office related tasks would include report writing, QA/QC review, assistance with compliance related tasks
• Regular overnight travel to field locations may be required (40%)
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wetlands knowledge

Field work

Technical writing

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology/Environmental Science/Botany/Soil Science

Master's degree + 3 years experience

Tools

GPS equipment

GIS software

MS Office

QA/QC

Job description

Burns & McDonnell’s Richmond, VA office is seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist to perform field work, wetlands delineations, and permit-related tasks for a variety of market sectors. The role supports the Natural & Cultural Resources group within the Environmental Services Global Practice and requires regular field work with travel up to 40%.

The position emphasizes preparing technical reports and permit applications, conducting regulatory consultations, and coordinating with project