Staff Environmental Scientist - Environmental Studies (Portland, ME)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist in Portland, ME, to conduct field work, manage permits, and support various environmental projects. Key responsibilities include field surveys, advising clients on compliance, conducting wetland evaluations, and preparing technical reports. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 4 years of experience are required. The role involves travel (25% of the time) and is full-time.
Description

Burns & McDonnell’s Portland, Maine office is looking for a Staff Environmental Scientist to complete field work, permit applications and task management for a variety of market sectors, including electric transmission and distribution and renewables. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE’s 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 office’s Environmental Studies group within our Environmental Services Global Practice to perform the following duties:
• 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.
• Advising clients and team members of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.
• Conduct wetland delineations and field investigations that may include habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species and/or evaluation of other potentially sensitive resources
• Compose technical reports presenting results from field investigations and develop appropriate applications/consultations necessary for various regulatory approvals.
• Conduct permit compliance tasks, federal/state/local permit applications, agency consultations
• Assist project manager with field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations
• Managing work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science or a related accredited program is required
• 4 years of relevant professional experience is required. Environmental consulting experience is preferred.
• Experience in completing field investigations, wetland assessments, associated permitting, analyzing GIS data; preparing environmental assessments and permitting documents, technical writing
• Demonstrated knowledge of wetlands and aquatic resources
• Demonstrated knowledge of Section 404, 401 and Section 10 permitting required
• Knowledge of state and local permitting processes in the Northeast
• Knowledge of the agencies that govern waters of the U.S.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control permitting and site restoration practices
• Demonstrated proficiency operating GPS equipment
• Working knowledge of GIS support software and analysis
• 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)

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental

Primary Location US-ME-Portland

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 251634

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #ENS