Assistant Environmental Scientist - Enviornmental Services (Raleigh)

Burns & McDonnell - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Raleigh, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Assistant Environmental Scientist will support environmental and siting studies, prepare permitting applications, and analyze environmental data for various projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing and water treatment facilities. The role involves conducting field surveys, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting environmental and siting studies.
• Prepare permitting applications for various projects.
• Analyze environmental data for high-voltage transmission line routing and water treatment facilities.
• Conduct field surveys and assessments to collect project-related data.
• Prepare technical reports and environmental impact statements.
• Utilize GIS data for map production according to industry standards.
• Perform environmental site investigations and support erosion control efforts.
• Conduct subsurface soil sampling and environmental compliance audits.
• Prepare a variety of permitting applications, including air and land use permits.
• Support site selection studies and prepare NEPA documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or a related natural science degree from an accredited program.
• Prior internship or natural science field experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods.
• Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and audits.
• Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process.
• Basic knowledge of GPS and ArcGIS desktop environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license and meet vehicle driving privileges standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.