Staff Environmental Scientist

Description Burns & McDonnell's team in the Upper Midwest Region is looking for a Staff Environmental Scientist to support environmental investigation and remediation projects for clientele within a variety of business sectors, including electrical utility, solid waste, mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, renewable energy, and others. This position offers challenging work with significant project variety at a successful, growing company that has been in business for more than 125 years. This individual will enhance our existing remediation and environmental engineering presence in the region, working closely with clients across multiple markets. The position offers the opportunity to utilize cutting-edge technology applied in the remediation industry, including 3D visualization modeling, forensic studies and investigation, high-resolution site characterization, remediation systems design, etc.

This position requires experience performing environmental site assessment and remediation, remediation system design, operation, and maintenance, as well as installation and sampling of monitoring wells, report and permit preparation, task management, and other activities, as required.

Experience

with emerging contaminants of concern, including PFAS, and experience investigating coal combustion residuals (CCR) is preferred. The Staff Geologist will work within our region's Remediation Department and collaborate broadly to support our Environmental Services Global Practice (division) national Civil Construction group, and generally perform the following duties: Support preparation of environmental investigation work plans, reports, feasibility studies, etc. Perform safety, project, and task management duties on environmental projects. Subcontractor solicitation and contracting, scheduling, and task management of field activities involving staff and subcontractors.

Work in the field to guide environmental site assessments, including subsurface soil and groundwater sampling, air and vapor monitoring, monitoring well installation, soil logging, etc. Assist in remediation system design, installation, and operation, including in-situ remedies, cover systems, recovery and treatment, etc., including work in the field. Work closely with project teams to complete and review projects within scope, budget, and schedule. All other duties assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or related degree from an accredited program. Minimum of 4 years of related experience required (6 years preferred), completing environmental investigations and remedial actions, analyzing and summarizing data, preparing soil boring logs, geological cross sections, groundwater flow maps, technical report writing, etc. Demonstrated aptitude in performing environmental field monitoring activities, including collecting soil and groundwater samples, logging soil borings, installing and developing monitoring wells, conducting hydrogeologic investigations, etc.

Experience

in the field supporting remedial actions, including emergency response, excavation oversight, in-situ treatments, waste management, restoration, etc. Demonstrated experience analyzing data, summarizing results, technical report writing. OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (and annual updates) is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving abilities.

Must possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team framework. Previous consulting experience is a plus.

Experience

investigating coal combustion residuals (CCR) at regulated facilities is strongly preferred.

Experience

working on projects with emerging contaminants of concern including PFAS and PFOA is strongly preferred. Proficiency navigating regulations and working knowledge of State and/or Federal regulations in the upper Midwest desired. Ability to travel and work in the field up to 25%, as required.

Compensation

$90,000.00-135,000.00 Yearly The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Job Environmental Primary Location US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Req ID: 260319 Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #ENS