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Lake County, Florida

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Tavares, FL · On-site

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE / WATER RESOURCES INTERN (PART-TIME) Provides support to Lake County Water Resources staff in the implementation of water resource management programs, including water quality ...

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Environmental Project Manager - Water Permitting (Multiple Locations)

Environmental Project Manager - Water Permitting (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 79 rated construction

Job description

The Senior Environmental Project Manager will lead and oversee conducting NPDES permitting, environmental assessments, supporting environmental compliance efforts, preparing permitting applications and analyzing environmental data for various types of projects, including power generation facilities, construction activities, oil & gas facilities, renewable projects, industrial sites and water treatment facilities. 

  • Strong regulatory and technical understanding of wastewater and stormwater systems, electrical utilities, industrial facilities, oil & gas facilities and corporate-level environmental permitting and compliance auditing.

Experience taking the lead role and Project Managing the following activities: 

  • EHS multi-media compliance auditing 

  • Overseeing and developing NPDES permits, due diligence reviews, wastewater analysis 

  • Develop, review and inspection of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) Operational and Construction 

  • Hazardous waste management (RCRA) 

  • Federal and State EPCRA reporting and facility-level training 

  • Understanding of ELG and CCR rules 

  • Building, establishing and maintaining client relationships

  • Other duties, as assigned

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Water Quality, Geology, Biology, Soil Science, Environmental Engineering or a related natural science degree from an accredited program required. 

  • At least 7years of related professional environmental experience (12 years preferred). Previous experience as a consultant preferred. 

  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations relating to water quality permitting, under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act (i.e., National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting). 

  • Experience preparing NPDES permit applications and performing reasonable potential analyses. 

  • Experience with large data sets. Laboratory experience preferred. 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

  • Ability to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information. 

  • Experience overseeing environmental site assessment methods. 

  • Experience overseeing environmental compliance and compliance audits. 

  • Experience overseeing environmental permitting process. 

  • 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. 

  • EEO/Disabled/Veterans 

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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.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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