Staff Environmental Scientist - Compliance (Southfield)

Burns & McDonnell

Southfield, MIFull-timeSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation

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Location

Southfield, MI

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist for its Southfield Environmental and Regulatory Compliance group. The role supports construction and stormwater permit compliance, environmental inspections, and federal, state, and local permitting across projects including renewable energy, transmission, oil and gas, power generation, and water treatment. Work combines field assessments, report and permit preparation, and travel.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Environmental Compliance AuditsStormwater ComplianceEnvironmental InspectionsFederal and State PermittingEnvironmental Data AnalysisSWPPP PreparationBMP InspectionsSpill Prevention PlanningEnvironmental Site AssessmentReport and Permit WritingAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationEGLE Part 31, 301 and 303State and County PermittingThreatened and Endangered SpeciesEnvironmental Site Assessment MethodsEnvironmental ComplianceCompliance AuditsEnvironmental PermittingWaters and Wetland PermittingCultural Resources PermittingArcGISMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointGPSField Work

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Environmental Science or Related Natural Science4 Years Relevant Professional ExperienceEnvironmental Consulting ExperienceConsulting Experience in Environmental Compliance InspectionsValid Driver's LicenseCompany Vehicle Driving PrivilegesOvernight Field Travel

Full job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell’s regional office in Southfield is looking for a Staff Environmental Scientist to facilitate construction permit compliance, stormwater compliance, environmental inspections and federal/state/local permitting on a variety of projects. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in numerous cities across the United States.

The Staff Environmental Scientist – Compliance position will work with the office’s Environmental and Regulatory Compliance group within our Environmental Services Global Practice to perform the following duties:

Conduct environmental compliance audits, prepare permitting applications and analyze environmental data for various types of projects, including renewable projects, high-voltage transmission line routing, oil and gas facilities, power generation construction activities and water treatment facilities.
Environmental compliance audits; stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) preparation and Best Management Practices (BMP) inspections, Spill Prevention Control Countermeasure Plans, environmental site assessments; and report and permit writing.
Work includes a mix of field assessments, report/permit preparation and travel.
Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related natural science degree from an accredited program is required.
4 years of relevant professional experience is required.
Environmental consulting experience preferred.
Preferred experience with EGLE Part 31, 301 and 303, state and county permitting, as well as MDNR threatened and endangered species
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods, environmental compliance and compliance audits, environmental permitting process (i.e., basic knowledge of waters and wetland permitting, threatened and endangered species permitting and cultural resources), and work in the ArcGIS desktop environment.
Previous consulting experience related to environmental compliance inspections
Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with a GPS unit in the field is a plus.
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.
Ability to work 30-50% or more in the field, and overnight travel to field locations.