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Burns & McDonnell · 1 week ago

Staff Environmental Scientist - Permitting Specialist (Multiple Locations)

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$90K/yr - $125K/yr

4+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm providing opportunities for professional development within the consulting industry. The Staff Environmental Scientist (Permitting Specialist) will coordinate with project teams on environmental permitting tasks, interface with agencies for approvals, and manage project compliance with regulations.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Johnson

Responsibilities

Coordinating with project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state, and local agencies, and review of necessary project reports and materials

Daily interfacing with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications, and prepare responses in a timely manner

Applying technical and creative solutions to environmental permitting

Advising clients and team members of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions

Managing work within budget and schedule expectations for each project

Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies

All other duties as assigned

Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments

Qualification

Environmental sciencePermitting requirementsRegulatory complianceTechnical communicationMicrosoft OfficeTeam collaborationDetail-orientedSelf-motivated

Required

B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, biology, ecology, or related field from an accredited program

Minimum 4 years of related professional experience, consulting preferred

Knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, stormwater and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources and architectural history, and the National Environmental Policy Act

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team

Ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.)

Ability to travel outside of normal working hours, including weekends

Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information

Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Valid driver's license required; in addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Insurance

Disability

Time off

Wellness programs

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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