Burns & McDonnell · 20 hours ago
Staff Environmental Scientist - NPDES Permitting (Multiple Locations)
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
4+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a company focused on environmental services, and they are seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist to support NPDES permitting and water quality studies. The role involves developing strategies for environmental compliance and monitoring regulatory developments for various industrial projects.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Apply environmental regulatory knowledge and experience to develop effective strategies and solutions to current and future technical and regulatory issues on projects
Evaluate wastewater and stormwater discharges associated with industrial projects in the early stages of development and provide permitting approach and operational compliance strategies
Evaluate potential sites for environmental issues that may be critical to project development
Support development of NPDES permit applications and associated studies including reasonable potential analysis, antidegradation analysis, 316(b) assessments, ELG applicability reviews, mixing zone analysis, and water quality modeling (e.g., CORMIX, QUAL2K, WASP)
Monitor state and federal regulatory developments (proposed and promulgated rule making, notices, etc.)
Prepare operational and construction Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and SPCC Plans and conduct compliance inspections and audits
Establish, build, and maintain relationships with internal Burns & McDonnell customers (in the engineering practices) and external clients
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Toxicology, or related field from an accredited program is required
Minimum of 4 years of related professional experience
Knowledge of federal and state regulations relating to water quality, e.g., Section 402 of the Clean Water Act
Experience preparing NPDES permit applications and performing reasonable potential analyses
Experience with large data sets
Regulatory and technical familiarity with wastewater and stormwater systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
High level of attention to detail
Ability to adjust to rapidly changing work environments and research approaches
Must be proficient in the use of computer software (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
Preferred
5 years of related professional experience preferred
Prior consulting experience preferred
Laboratory experience preferred
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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