Assistant Environmental Scientist - Environmental & Regulatory Compliance (Omaha)

Burns & McDonnell
Omaha, Nebraska
Full Time

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Description

The Assistant Environmental Scientist will assist in and conduct environmental assessments, supporting environmental compliance efforts, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including power generation and electrical transmission construction activities, oil & gas activities, renewable projects, industrial sites and water treatment facilities.

Assist in conducting field surveys, environmental compliance audits and assessments and collecting project-related data.
Assist in 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), and environmental field studies.
Provide assistance in utilizing GIS data for data collection and map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices.
Assist with performing environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts and subsurface soil sampling.
Assist in conducting environmental compliance audits.
Assist in preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as storm water, floodplain, land use and local permits.
Assist with observing and documenting environmental compliance on construction projects and industrial sites.
Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Water Quality, Biology, Soil Science, or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required.
Prior internship or natural science field experience preferred.
Experience on active construction sites and with vegetation stabilization preferred.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.
Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits.
Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process.
Basic knowledge of GPS and working in the ArcGIS desktop environment.
Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Valid driver's license required and must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
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.