Assistant Environmental Scientist - Environmental Studies (Kansas City)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Environmental Scientist in Kansas City, MO. The role involves conducting environmental studies, preparing permitting applications, analyzing data, and performing field surveys. Responsibilities include preparing technical reports, conducting site investigations, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field is required, along with analytical skills and familiarity with GIS. This is a full-time position located on-site.
About the position

The Assistant Environmental Scientist will assist in conducting environmental and siting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities and water treatment facilities. The role involves conducting field surveys, assessments and collecting project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects. The Assistant will also prepare technical reports, environmental impact statements and environmental field studies, and provide assistance in utilizing GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices. Additional responsibilities include performing environmental site investigations, supporting erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling, conducting environmental compliance audits, and preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as air, land use and cultural resources permitting. The position supports site selection studies and preparation of related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, ensuring compliance with company and site safety policies, and performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities
• Assist in conducting environmental and siting studies.
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• Prepare permitting applications and analyze environmental data.
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• Conduct field surveys, assessments, and collect project-related data.
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• Prepare technical reports, environmental impact statements, and environmental field studies.
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• Utilize GIS data for map production.
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• Perform environmental site investigations and support erosion control efforts.
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• Conduct environmental compliance audits.
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• Prepare a variety of permitting applications.
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• Support site selection studies and NEPA documentation.
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• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

Requirements
• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required.
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• Master's degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program preferred.
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• Minimum of 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
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• Prior internship or natural science field experience preferred.
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• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
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• Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
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• Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.
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• Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.
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• Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process.
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• Basic knowledge of GPS and working in the ArcGIS desktop environment.
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• Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
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• Valid driver's license required.

Nice-to-haves
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

Benefits

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