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Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago

Staff Environmental Scientist - Permitting & Compliance (Houston)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

4+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist to join their Environmental & Regulatory Compliance Department in Texas. The role involves supporting environmental assessments, agency coordination, and permitting tasks across various industries, focusing on compliance and permitting for industrial facilities.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Johnson

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of project permitting deliverables, from initial execution and quality assurance to client reviews and agency comment resolution

Review and interpret codes, ordinances, and regulations and identify permits applicable to design, construction, and operation of various projects and facilities

Prepare, submit, and track environmental and non-environmental permit applications

Coordinate across disciplines; guide engineering and construction teams to meet technical requirements for permit packages

Coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ)

Manage review cycles for the permit matrix, environmental deliverables, and permit submittals to ensure accuracy and timeliness

Develop and refine permitting and compliance strategies for projects

Review and interpret environmental due diligence portfolios and documents, including Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Critical Issue Analyses, Wetland Delineation Reports, Cultural Resource Assessments, and other similar due diligence documents

Preparation and development of technical reports and memorandums

Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies

May perform oversight of permit coordinator(s) to help achieve and maintain assigned duties

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Environmental Science degreePermitting experienceRegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsTechnical writingMicrosoft Office proficiencyProblem-solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required and at least 4 years of related professional experience

Experience in obtaining permits, coordinating AHJ plan reviews, regulatory code enforcement, site planning, regulatory due diligence, construction compliance, or similar

Strong background in permitting from start to finish (applications, tracking, close‑out)

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills

Takes direction, asks clarifying questions, and prepares clear written & verbal analysis

Highly organized, proactive, and detail oriented

A natural problem solver who demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm for regulatory work

Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information

Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Planner)

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

Preferred

Consulting experience is highly preferred

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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