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$20 - $22/hr

Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding. * Assist in field sampling ... Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines. * Perform other duties as ...

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Infographic showing various Environmental Assistant job openings in Nebraska as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,734 per year, or $21 per hour.

Assistant Environmental Scientist - Environmental & Regulatory Compliance (Omaha)

Burns & McDonnell

Omaha, NE • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 80 rated construction

Job description

Description
The Assistant Environmental Scientist will assist in and conduct environmental assessments, supporting environmental compliance efforts, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including power generation and electrical transmission construction activities, oil & gas activities, renewable projects, industrial sites and water treatment facilities.
  • 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.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Water Quality, Biology, Soil Science, or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required.
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
  • Prior internship or natural science field experience preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability 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.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Environmental
Primary Location US-NE-Omaha
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 75 % of the Time
Req ID: 263080
Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-JF #ENS

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

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Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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