Burns & McDonnell ยท 10 hours ago
Senior Environmental Scientist - Remediation (Minneapolis)
Burns & McDonnell is a successful, growing company with over 125 years of experience, looking for a Senior Environmental Scientist to support environmental investigation and remediation projects. The role involves managing environmental site assessments, remediation projects, and expanding remediation engineering services while leveraging advanced technology in the field.
Responsibilities
Performing task and project management responsibilities for manufacturing, transportation, solid waste, Coal Combustion Residual (CCR), and other civil/environmental engineering projects
Managing accuracy, scope, budgets, contracting, quality control and quality assurance, safety, reporting, schedule and client expectations
Act as a technical resource for environmental remediation projects
Supporting remediation system design and operation, including in-situ remedies, cover systems, recovery and treatment, waste management, etc
Client and business development, networking and broadcasting
Assisting with and leading proposal and cost estimating efforts for environmental engineering and remediation projects
Interface with various agencies, clients and internal and external team members and partners
Mentoring and generally working closely with junior level environmental staff
Assist with recruiting, development, and training of staff
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or related degree from an accredited program
Minimum of 8 years of related professional experience
Experience executing and managing Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and/or site investigations, collecting soil and groundwater samples, logging soil borings, installing and developing monitoring wells, data analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information and work effectively with various audiences
Ability to perform quality reviews for environmental reports and deliverables
Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Valid driver's license required
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (and annual updates) is required
Ability to travel (potentially 15%), or as required
Preferred
Preferably consulting experience with environmental assessment and remediation related projects for a variety of clientele including electrical utility, solid waste, manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, and public sector
Experience investigating and managing coal combustion residual (CCR) related projects for power generation clients
Experience with project management, environmental regulation, and agency coordination (EPA, state agencies, etc.) is preferred
Experience with and working knowledge of State and/or Federal regulations desired
Experience directing and reviewing work products prepared by junior engineering staff
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Insurance and disability
Time off and wellness programs
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
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