Burns & McDonnell
Senior Geologist - Remediation (Minneapolis)
Burns & McDonnell, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Description
Burns & McDonnell’s team in its Upper Midwest Region is looking for a Senior Geologist to support environmental investigation and remediation projects for clientele within a variety of business sectors including electrical utility, solid waste, mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, renewable energy, and others.
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.
This position offers challenging work with significant project variety at a successful, growing company that has been in business for more than 125 years. The individual will have the opportunity to take on project management responsibilities tackling the most challenging environmental issues of today leveraging cutting-edge technology applied in the remediation industry, including 3D visualization modeling, forensic studies and investigation, high resolution site characterization (HRSC), remediation systems engineering design, etc. Additionally, the ideal candidate will help expand our remediation and environmental engineering services and client base in the region.
This position requires experience performing and managing all aspects of environmental site assessment and remediation projects from initial site assessments to hydrogeologic investigations, development of conceptual site models, contaminant fate and transport, remedial action design and implementation, etc. Experience with emerging contaminants of concern including PFAS and experience investigating coal combustion residuals (CCR) is strongly preferred.
The successful candidate will develop and support multiple projects from a remediation perspective as well as manage and complete independent project tasks. These activities may include marketing and business development, proposal development, developing scopes of work and schedules, providing technical experience in the development of client deliverables, negotiating with regulatory agencies, managing subcontractors, contracts, schedules, and budgets.
The Senior Geologist will work within our region’s Remediation Department and collaborate broadly to support our Environmental Services Global Practice (division) national Civil Construction group and generally perform the following duties:
Performing task and project management responsibilities for manufacturing, transportation, solid waste, Coal Combustion Residual (CCR), and other civil/environmental engineering projects.
Managing accuracy, scope, budgets, contracting, quality control and quality assurance, safety, reporting, schedule and client expectations.
Act as a technical resource for environmental remediation projects.
Supporting remediation system design and operation, including in-situ remedies, cover systems, recovery and treatment, waste management, etc.
Client and business development, networking and broadcasting.
Assisting with and leading proposal and cost estimating efforts for environmental engineering and remediation projects.
Interface with various agencies, clients and internal and external team members and partners.
Mentoring and generally working closely with junior level environmental staff.
Assist with recruiting, development, and training of staff
Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Geology or related degree from an accredited program.
Minimum of 7 years of related professional experience. Preferably 10 years of experience with environmental assessment and remediation related projects for a variety of clientele including electrical utility, solid waste, manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, and public sector.
Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred.
Experience investigating and managing coal combustion residual (CCR) related projects for power generation clients strongly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of geologic and hydrogeologic principles, conceptual site models, contaminant fate and transport, feasibility studies, corrective action design, etc.
Experience with project management, environmental regulation, and agency coordination (EPA, state agencies, etc.) is preferred.
Experience executing and managing Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and/or site investigations, collecting soil and groundwater samples, logging soil borings, installing and developing monitoring wells, data analysis is a necessity.
Experience with and working knowledge of State and/or Federal regulations desired.
Experience directing and reviewing work products prepared by junior engineering staff.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information and work effectively with various audiences (including public officials, agency representatives, property owners, businesses, clients, construction contractors, etc.).
Ability to perform quality reviews for environmental reports and deliverables.
Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (and annual updates) is required.
Ability to travel (potentially 15%), or as required.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Job
Geology Primary Location
US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul Schedule:
Full-time Travel:
Yes, 15 % of the Time Req ID:
245036 Job Hire Type
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Managing accuracy, scope, budgets, contracting, quality control and quality assurance, safety, reporting, schedule and client expectations.
Act as a technical resource for environmental remediation projects.
Supporting remediation system design and operation, including in-situ remedies, cover systems, recovery and treatment, waste management, etc.
Client and business development, networking and broadcasting.
Assisting with and leading proposal and cost estimating efforts for environmental engineering and remediation projects.
Interface with various agencies, clients and internal and external team members and partners.
Mentoring and generally working closely with junior level environmental staff.
Assist with recruiting, development, and training of staff
Other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Geology or related degree from an accredited program.
Minimum of 7 years of related professional experience. Preferably 10 years of experience with environmental assessment and remediation related projects for a variety of clientele including electrical utility, solid waste, manufacturing, oil and gas, mining, and public sector.
Professional Geologist (PG) license preferred.
Experience investigating and managing coal combustion residual (CCR) related projects for power generation clients strongly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of geologic and hydrogeologic principles, conceptual site models, contaminant fate and transport, feasibility studies, corrective action design, etc.
Experience with project management, environmental regulation, and agency coordination (EPA, state agencies, etc.) is preferred.
Experience executing and managing Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments and/or site investigations, collecting soil and groundwater samples, logging soil borings, installing and developing monitoring wells, data analysis is a necessity.
Experience with and working knowledge of State and/or Federal regulations desired.
Experience directing and reviewing work products prepared by junior engineering staff.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information and work effectively with various audiences (including public officials, agency representatives, property owners, businesses, clients, construction contractors, etc.).
Ability to perform quality reviews for environmental reports and deliverables.
Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Valid driver's license required. In addition, must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company's vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company's Motor Vehicle Safety Policy.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (and annual updates) is required.
Ability to travel (potentially 15%), or as required.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Job
Geology Primary Location
US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul Schedule:
Full-time Travel:
Yes, 15 % of the Time Req ID:
245036 Job Hire Type
Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS
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