Burns & McDonnell
Staff Environmental Scientist
1431 Opus Pl Ste 400, Downers Grove, IL 60515
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 15, 2026
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The Staff Environmental Scientist will assist in conducting environmental and siting studies, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including but not limited to renewable projects, high-voltage transmission line routing, power generation construction activities and water treatment facilities.
- Assist in conducting site visits to construction sites, field surveys, assessments and collecting project-related data for analysis in environmental impact projects.
- Assist in preparation of technical reports, photologs, summary reports, and environmental field studies.
- Provide assistance in utilizing GIS data for map production in accordance with standards and industry best practices.
- Assist with performing environmental site investigations, support erosion control efforts, and vegetation monitoring.
- Assist in conducting environmental compliance audits.
- Assist in preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as stormwater, wetland, driveway, zoning, and utility permitting.
- Support site selection studies and preparation of related National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.