Natural Resources Midwest Lead (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Natural Resources Lead to manage projects and oversee environmental permitting and due diligence within our Midwest Region. You’ll work with a growing team on projects for electric, renewable, and oil and gas clients, with the opportunity to lead projects from field surveys through agency approval. This position requires working 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.

Project management responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Execution of and project management for multiple environmental projects which include multi-faceted components.

The ideal candidate will use a background in the ecological sciences (wetland delineations, habitat studies, etc) and a thorough understanding of Clean Water Act Section 404 permitting, Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 permitting, leading consultation under the Endangered Species Act and the National Historic Preservation Act, and experience navigating Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) permitting processes is a plus. 

Participate in business development activities including the development of proposals and cost estimates for new projects, development of and participation in client-facing presentations, and manage existing relationships with existing clients while contributing to the expansion of our growing Midwest business.

Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to less experienced staff members.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead project teams on a variety of tasks, including completion of field surveys, environmental permitting with federal, state and local agencies, review of necessary project reports and materials.
• Interface daily with various agencies to obtain approvals, submit permit applications and prepare responses in a timely manner.
• Daily interfacing with clients to develop relationships, build business, and expand services to new clients.
• Manage work within budget and schedule expectations for each project.
• Apply technical and creative solutions to environmental permitting and due diligence.
• Advise clients of appropriate strategies to obtain permits and maintain compliance with regulations and permit conditions.
• Provide guidance on regulations and permitting through USACE, USEPA, and various state and local regulations pertaining to the environmental permitting of new projects.
• Publish technical papers and deliver presentations at conferences.
• Travel may be required as necessary and required by project or client commitments.
• All other duties as assigned.

• B.S. or M.S. in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental/civil engineering preferred with at least 7 years (10 years preferred) of applicable experience successfully executing and managing various environmental permitting projects.
• Experience in multiple market sectors is a plus with an emphasis on electric utility, renewable, and oil & gas facility markets. The applicant should possess experience in leading negotiations with regulators pertaining to environmental permitting requirements.
• The preferred applicant will also possess knowledge of regulations and permitting requirements for wetlands, threatened and endangered species, stormwater, and erosion & sediment control, cultural resources and architectural history, the National Environmental Policy Act, Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) permitting, and FERC 7C Filings. Technical expertise in one or more of these fields required.
• The successful candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate with a team.
• Ability to manage in a dynamic team environment, work under pressure to meet deadlines, and work effectively and professionally with various audiences (i.e., regulators, public officials, clients, etc.). 

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