Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago
Environmental Project Manager - Water Permitting (Multiple Locations)
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead and oversee NPDES permitting and environmental assessments. The role involves managing compliance efforts, preparing applications, and analyzing environmental data across various projects including power generation and water treatment facilities.
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Responsibilities
Lead and oversee conducting NPDES permitting, environmental assessments, supporting environmental compliance efforts, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including power generation facilities, construction activities, oil & gas facilities, renewable projects, industrial sites and water treatment facilities
Strong regulatory and technical understanding of wastewater and stormwater systems, electrical utilities, industrial facilities, oil & gas facilities and corporate-level environmental permitting and compliance auditing
Experience taking the lead role and Project Managing the following activities: EHS multi-media compliance auditing, Overseeing and developing NPDES permits, due diligence reviews, wastewater analysis, Develop, review and inspection of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) Operational and Construction, Hazardous waste management (RCRA), Federal and State EPCRA reporting and facility-level training, Understanding of ELG and CCR rules, Building, establishing and maintaining client relationships, Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
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 7 years of related professional environmental experience (12 years preferred). Previous experience as a consultant preferred
Knowledge of federal and state regulations relating to water quality permitting, under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act (i.e., National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting)
Experience preparing NPDES permit applications and performing reasonable potential analyses
Experience with large data sets
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
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
Preferred
12 years of related professional environmental experience
Previous experience as a consultant
Laboratory experience
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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