Hiring: Assistant Environmental Scientist - Environmental & Regulatory Compliance (Kansas City) Company: Burns & McDonnell Location: Kansas City, MO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:13:28 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Required Skills: •Assist in conducting field surveys, environmental compliance audits and assessments and collecting project-related data. •Assist in preparation of technical reports including industrial and construction Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESC Plans), Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasure (SPCC) plans, Facility Response Plans (FRP), Hazardous waste management (RCRA), 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 subsurface soil sampling. •Assist in conducting environmental compliance audits. •Assist in preparing a wide variety of permitting applications such as storm water, land use and local permits. •Assist with observing and documenting environmental compliance on construction projects and industrial sites. •Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Water Quality, Biology, Soil Science, or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required. •Prior internship or natural science field experience preferred. •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. •Demonstrated capacity to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information. •Basic knowledge of environmental site assessment methods. •Basic knowledge of environmental compliance and compliance audits. •Basic knowledge of the environmental permitting process. •Basic knowledge of GPS and working in the ArcGIS environment. •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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!