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Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago

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

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead and oversee environmental assessments and compliance efforts. The role involves preparing permitting applications, analyzing environmental data, and managing technical reports for various projects including power generation and water treatment facilities.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Johnson

Responsibilities

Utilize strong regulatory and technical understanding of construction compliance, facility and corporate-level environmental permitting and compliance auditing

Lead and manage the preparation of technical reports including industrial and construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESC Plans), Vegetation and Soil Management Plans (VSMPs), Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, Facility Response Plans (FRPs), Hazardous waste management (RCRA), environmental field studies and environmental compliance training

Prepare a wide variety of permitting applications such as storm water, floodplain, land use and local permits and complying with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Clean Water Act (CWA) and other local environmental regulations

Lead environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling

Establish, build, and maintain client relationships

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Environmental complianceEnvironmental permittingEnvironmental assessmentsArcGISAnalytical skillsClient relationship managementProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Water Quality, Geology, Biology, Soil Science, Environmental Engineering or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required

At least 8 years of related professional experience, consulting experience highly preferred

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information

Experience overseeing environmental site assessment methods

Experience overseeing environmental compliance and compliance audits

Experience overseeing environmental permitting process

Working knowledge of ArcGIS

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

Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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