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Senior Environmental Scientist - Permitting (Baltimore)

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Burns McDonnell

2021-12-03 13:58:04

Job location Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Science & Technology

Job description

Burns & McDonnell's branch office in Baltimore is looking for a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead field work, permit applications and task management for a variety of market sectors, including transmission, oil and gas, renewable, and transportation. 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 is an opportunity to lead permitting and field work in a growing branch office within an established regional Environmental Services operation with the possibility of growing into a Project Manager role in the future.

The Senior Environmental Scientist - Permitting will work with the office's Natural & Cultural Resources group within our Environmental Services Global Practice to perform the following duties:

  • Perform wetland delineations with strict adherence to state and federal protocol and procedures
  • Complete 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
  • Work with project manager on field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations
  • Office related tasks would include report writing, QA/QC review, assistance with compliance related tasks
  • Regular overnight travel to field locations may be required (40%)
  • All other duties as assigned.

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science or a related accredited program is required
  • 8 years of relevant environmental evaluation or consulting experience is required.
  • Experience in completing field investigations, wetland assessments, forest stand delineation, 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
  • Professional Wetland Scientist certification is a plus
  • Experience with Maryland's Forest Conservation Act preferred
  • Knowledge of state and local permitting processes in Maryland and/or surrounding states.
  • 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)
  • Ability to work 40% or more in the field


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