Environmental Scientist - Remediation (Phoenix, AZ)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Environmental Scientist for their Phoenix, AZ office to support environmental investigation and remediation projects. The role involves preparing work plans, managing projects, conducting site assessments, and designing remediation systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Geology, 4 years of experience, and strong communication skills. The position requires travel (25% of the time) and offers diverse project opportunities at a leading employee-owned firm.
Description

Burns & McDonnell’s Southwest region is looking for an Environmental Scientist to support environmental investigation and remediation projects for its operation. 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.

This position offers challenging work with significant project variety at a successful, growing company, with the opportunity to be on the cutting edge of technology applied in the remediation industry, including 3D visualization modeling, forensic studies and investigation, high resolution site characterization (HRSC), remediation systems engineering design, etc.

The Remediation Scientist will be part of an experienced team working on a variety of site investigation and remediation projects for federal clients and will generally perform the following duties:
• Prepare environmental investigation work plans, reports, feasibility studies, etc.
• Perform project and task management duties on remediation projects.
• Subcontractor contracting, scheduling, and management of field activities.
• Execute and guide environmental site assessments, including subsurface soil and groundwater sampling, air monitoring, monitoring well installation, soils logging, etc.
• Assist in remediation systems design, including in-situ remedies, cover systems, water recovery and treatment, etc.
• Work closely with project teams and field personnel to complete and review projects within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• All other duties assigned.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related field from an accredited program.
• 4 years of related experience performing environmental site assessments, logging of soil borings, subsurface soil sampling, installation and sampling of monitoring wells, report & permit preparation is preferred
• Previous consulting experience is a plus.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training is highly preferred.
• Experience with and working knowledge of State and/or Federal regulations is desired.
• Mining experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team framework.
• Self-motivation and the ability to multi-task (write reports, analyze data, perform design tasks, etc.) are also a prerequisite.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental

Primary Location US-AZ-Phoenix

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 250760

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #ENS