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Burns & McDonnell

Staff Environmental Scientist - Land Use Planning, Siting & Routing (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Staff Environmental Scientist - Land Use Planning, Siting & Routing (Denver)

Primary Location: Denver, CO Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time Description Burns & McDonnell is actively seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist – Land Use, Siting & Routing for our Denver, CO, office. The position will support our project management team to successfully complete routing and siting studies, local government permitting, and environmental permitting. The position provides the opportunity to challenge and grow yourself professionally within one of the industry’s leading firms. Be on a team that solves our client’s issues and problems for environmental and engineering practices in the planning, permitting, design, and remediation service space. The candidate will execute tasks for both small and large-scale projects including but not limited to assisting with developing proposals and cost estimates, executing project tasks, and assisting with developing strategic plans associated with electric or other infrastructure related projects. The candidate will support and execute environmental projects and be a technical author on various routing and siting documents and environmental permit applications. Tasks include developing permit matrices, completion of permit applications, evaluating land use/zoning and environmental factors for project development, and analyzing local and environmental data to support alternative analysis documents for various types of projects, including high-voltage transmission line routing, renewables, power generation construction activities, and pipelines. The selected candidate will work within our Environmental Services (ENS) Global Practice to perform the following duties: Prepare environmental studies, evaluations, and local and state documentation for all types and sizes of infrastructure projects. Ability to work independently and demonstrate competence in technical writing related to technical reports and regulatory (Federal, State, local) documents. Execute tasks related to local government permitting, environmental compliance, environmental permitting, and agency consultations. Work with clients, resource agencies, environmental and technical staff to prepare environmental documents and related technical studies. Serve as a technical resource for the ENS team in the area of land use planning and development. Interpret land use codes for clients and project teams. Develop, cultivate, and strengthen relationships with clients. Assist with developing business for the Mountain ENS Global Practice. Other duties, as assigned. Qualifications B.S. or M.S. in Environmental Science, Planning, Geography, Landscape Architecture, Urban & Regional Planning, or Natural and/or Cultural Resources Management or related field from an accredited university. Minimum 4 years related professional experience (consulting experience highly preferred). Specific experience in electric transmission, transportation, renewables, and other similar markets is preferred. Local and regional knowledge and relationships with existing clients is preferred. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are required to develop and maintain relationships. Solid time management and follow-through skills, with the ability to simultaneously work on and manage multiple tasks/projects with tight deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient with GPS and excellent writing skills. Strong experience working with both private and public-sector clients. Business development in both sectors is beneficial. Compensation $90,000.00-140,000.00 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. 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. Burns & McDonnell’s PTO program includes the paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Additionally, 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. At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll be empowered to build not just projects, but your career. Our expansive service offerings means stability, job security and incredible potential for growth. Move up the project management or sales cycle, or across departments and groups. Explore opportunities across our family of companies. Establish and achieve evolving goals along your career journey — all at the same company. Just choose your starting point and go. We take on the world’s toughest challenges and use our skills, experience, and courage to solve them. Working from more than 75 offices globally , our professionals transform communities through the vital infrastructure that sustains and improves quality of life. We’re proud to be a 100% employee-owned company and we invest in our most important resource — our people — with an industry-leading benefits package that supports physical, emotional and financial health. But being employee-owners means more to us than just the financial benefit. We all foster a culture of ownership, where each of us has a vested stake in the success of our company and one another. From robust training programs to a commitment to equal employment opportunities to all the ways we give back , our employee-owners help our clients, our industries and our communities thrive.

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