Burns McDonnell is seeking a Staff Environmental Scientist (Permitting Specialist) to join the environmental permitting team in our Atlanta, GA, Office. Burns McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm providing the opportunity to exercise your entrepreneurial spirit and develop professionally within a growing and industry-leading consulting firm.

This position will require knowledge of the federal, state, and local permitting requirements associated with the development and construction of new projects throughout the U.S. in market sectors such as oil and gas, electric, and renewables.

Responsibilities will include:

Coordinating with project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state, and local agencies, and review of necessary project reports and materials.Daily interfacing with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications, and prepare responses in a timely manner.Applying technical and creative solutions to environmental permitting.Advising clients and team members of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.Managing work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.All other duties as assigned.Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments.