Staff Environmental Scientist - Natural Resources (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell is looking for a Staff Environmental Scientist for its Southwest Region to complete field work, permit applications, and task management for a variety of market sectors, including electric transmission, oil & gas, and renewables. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNEs List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.

The Staff Environmental Scientist will work with the offices Natural & Cultural Resources group in our Environmental Services Global Practice to perform the following duties:

+ Coordinate 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.

+ Assist with completion of field investigations that may include habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species and/or evaluation of other potentially sensitive resources and wetland delineations..

+ Compile and analyze field data to compose technical reports presenting results from field investigations and develop appropriate applications/consultations necessary for various regulatory approvals.

+ Assist project manager with field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations.

+ Ensure compliance with company safety policies.

+ All other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelors degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science, or a related natural science degree from an accredited program is required.

+ Minimum of 4 years of related experience required completing environmental field surveys & assessments, analyzing GIS data, and preparing permitting documents. Previous consulting experience is a plus.

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.

+ Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

+ Proficient in computer software (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

+ 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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Environmental

**Primary Location** US-AZ-Phoenix

**Other Locations** US-NM-Albuquerque, US-UT-Salt Lake City, US-AZ-Tucson

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** Yes, 25 % of the Time

**Req ID:** 244597

**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS