Pinyon Environmental, Inc.
Benjamin Burns is an experienced environmental professional currently serving as the NEPA Technical Group Manager and NEPA Specialist at Pinyon Environmental, Inc. since February 2022. Previously, Benjamin worked at the Texas Department of Transportation from May 2019 to December 2021 as an Environmental Project Manager IV, where responsibilities included overseeing environmental clearance for roadway projects and managing contracts with environmental consultants. Earlier roles included various positions at Compliance Resources, Inc. focusing on environmental inspections, as well as academic research at Texas A&M University related to plant pathology. Benjamin's career began with several internships at Pioneer Natural Resources Company, gaining foundational experience in environmental compliance and data management. Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Texas A&M University.
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Pinyon Environmental, Inc.
Since 1993, Pinyon Environmental, Inc. (Pinyon) has provided demonstrated environmental consulting services to a wide variety of clients in both the private and public sectors. The company employs approximately 80 environmental professionals including Professional Engineers, biologists, NEPA specialists, planners, geologists, environmental scientists and technicians, historians, landscape architects, air and noise quality specialists, and industrial hygiene professionals. Pinyon has accredited SITES AP and Envision (Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure) experts that can help develop impactful projects. Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, Pinyon has satellite offices in Colorado Springs and Loveland, Colorado; and Phoenix, Arizona. Pinyon serves clients in federal, local, and state government, as well as the energy, transportation, utilities, mining, commercial, and industrial market sectors. Our reputation as the “go-to” environmental firm is due to our staff’s combined experience, knowledge, and expertise. We work with our clients to understand their needs, educate them on environmental compliance issues, and implement efficient and cost effective solutions. Pinyon’s focus on innovation allows us to challenge convention and continually improve the processes, products, and services that we offer. Environmental challenges can affect any project in any industry. Pinyon works collaboratively with project engineers, planners, contractors, government agencies and authorities to provide the technical resources, expertise, assistance, and strategies to minimize the environmental risk associated with projects. By understanding project needs from an environmental context, regulatory framework, and engineering limitations, Pinyon addresses issues with the client to ensure projects are designed with the least impact while meeting environmental regulations and requirements.