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Burns & McDonnell · 2 days ago

Assistant Environmental Engineer - Air Quality (Kansas City)

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Burns & McDonnell is an industry-leading company seeking an Assistant Environmental Engineer within the Air Quality & Noise department. The role involves assisting with air permitting, noise monitoring, and environmental compliance tasks under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Janie Failor

Responsibilities

Assist staff and senior level project managers with preparing air permit applications, air permitting analyses, site evaluations, noise monitoring and modeling assessments and other environmental tasks as assigned by managers

Assist with air dispersion modeling using Environmental Protection Agency approved modeling programs such as AERMOD

Assist with emission calculations and estimates for routine emissions as well as maintenance, startup and shutdown emissions

Assist with greenhouse gas analyses for our clients

Assist with environmental compliance and permitting projects, such as Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans as well as facility environmental audits and other compliance activities

Assist with noise analyses, including noise monitoring, modeling, mitigation design and analysis

Assists in the environmental design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion

Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities

Assists in designing environmental components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers

Applies basic knowledge of commonly used environmental engineering/design concepts, principles, practices, codes, and procedures within the environmental engineering services industry

Assists with research and compiles project related data as required by the project managers

Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software

Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, pipeline, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities

Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Air dispersion modelingEnvironmental complianceEnvironmental engineering principlesAutoCADBIM (Revit)Emission calculationsTeam buildingCommunicationCritical thinkingProblem solvingLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor Degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical or related Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program required or

Bachelor Degree in Environmental, Civil, Chemical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required

Basic knowledge in standard environmental and civil engineering techniques, principles and procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills

Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

Basic computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs. Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills

Demonstrated leadership skills

Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located