**Description** Burns & McDonnell’s regional office in Houston is looking for a Staff Environmental Scientist to complete field work, permit applications and task management for a variety of market sectors, including transmission, oil and gas, renewable, and transportation. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States. The Staff Environmental Scientist will work with the office’s Natural & Cultural Resources group within our Environmental Services Global Practice to perform the following duties: + Perform wetland delineations with strict adherence to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers protocol and procedures + Complete field investigations that may include habitat evaluations for threatened and endangered species and/or evaluation of other potentially sensitive resources + Compose technical reports presenting results from field investigations and develop appropriate applications/consultations necessary for various regulatory approvals. + Conduct permit compliance tasks, federal/state/local permit applications, agency consultations + Assist project manager with field-oriented tasks, project permit tracking, agency consultations + Office related tasks would include report writing, QA/QC review, assistance with compliance related tasks + Frequent overnight travel to field locations may be required (50-70%) + All other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Botany, Soil Science or a related accredited program is required + 4 years of relevant professional experience is required. Environmental consulting experience is preferred. + Experience in completing field investigations, wetland assessments, associated permitting, analyzing GIS data; preparing environmental assessments and permitting documents, technical writing + Demonstrated knowledge of wetlands and aquatic resources + Demonstrated knowledge of Section 404, 401 and Section 10 permitting required + Knowledge of state and local permitting processes in the Midwest + Knowledge of the agencies that govern waters of the U.S. + Knowledge of erosion and sediment control permitting and site restoration practices + Demonstrated proficiency operating GPS equipment + Working knowledge of GIS support software and analysis + Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information + Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines + Proficient in computer software (Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project) + Ability to work 50% or more in the field This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Environmental **Primary Location** US-TX-Houston **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 50 % of the Time **Req ID:** 243730 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS