Assistant Environmental Scientist - Environmental & Regulatory Compliance (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Environmental Scientist in Kansas City, MO. The role involves conducting environmental assessments, supporting compliance efforts, preparing permitting applications, and analyzing data for various projects. Responsibilities include field surveys, technical report preparation, GIS data utilization, and compliance audits. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position requires travel (25% of the time).
Description

The Assistant Environmental Scientist will assist in and conduct environmental assessments, supporting environmental compliance efforts, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including power generation and electrical transmission construction activities, oil & gas activities, renewable projects, industrial sites and water treatment facilities.

+ Assist in conducting field surveys, environmental compliance audits and assessments and collecting project-related data.

+ Assist in preparation of technical reports including industrial and construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESC Plans), Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, Facility Response Plans (FRP), Hazardous waste management (RCRA), and environmental field studies.

+ Provide assistance in utilizing GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices.

+ Assist with performing environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling.

+ Assist in conducting environmental compliance audits.

+ Assist in preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as storm water, land use and local permits.

+ Assist with observing and documenting environmental compliance on construction projects and industrial sites.

+ Performs all other duties as assigned.

+ Ensures compliance with all company and site policies and standards.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science, Water Quality, Biology, Soil Science, or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required.

+ Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

+ Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

+ Prior internship or natural science field experience preferred.

+ Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

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

+ Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.

+ Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.

+ Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process.

+ Basic knowledge of GPS and working in the ArcGIS desktop environment.

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

+ Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.

+ Valid driver's license required.

+ Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

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Job Environmental

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 243778

Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-AM #ENS