CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE

Michael Baker International's civil engineering professionals manage and staff active projects in over 40 countries on five continents. Services are provided for a broad range of projects and capabilities, including highways, airports, bridges, rail and transit systems, government and commercial facilities, water and wastewater infrastructure, oil and gas infrastructure, and commercial/urban development. Our fields of expertise span all areas of civil engineering and include an extensive variety of specialty disciplines, such as environmental compliance and restoration, coastal engineering, urban development, and mining.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking an Environmental Associate for our Moon Township, PA office. The primary focus of this role will be in support of site investigation/restoration projects under various federal and state regulatory programs and environmental compliance projects including hazardous material inventories, spill contingency planning and stormwater compliance assessments, with an emphasis on conducting environmental assessments and remediation studies, plans and field work. Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent communication, writing, presentation, interpersonal, attention to detail and time management skills.

What You'll Do:

You will assist with day-to-day tasks/projects under the direction of project managers and senior staff members and work effectively with project teams, clients and other stakeholders. You will work in an office or field environment, as needed.

Typical tasks may include, but not be limited to:

• Conducting Phase I environmental site assessments.
• Conducting field work in support of projects to include soil and water sampling, monitoring well installation and other general field tasks individually and working with a field team.
• Providing accurate documentation of field tasks performed in accordance with established procedures and preparing field sketches and site maps.
• Calibrating, operating and maintaining field instruments and equipment.
• Constructing environmental data tables using spreadsheet, database and word processing software and preparing graphs and charts from synthesized data.
• Assisting in development of environmental reports to summarize field procedures, data collected and existing environmental conditions.
• Communicating and interacting with other staff and subcontractors.
• Managing personal workload and coordinating schedule with supervising manager and department manager as appropriate.
• Under the supervision of a senior staff member, interacting with clients regarding project issues such as interviewing for site assessments.
• Moderate travel to project sites will be required at various times of the year.
• Working simultaneously on multiple tasks of varying size and complexity.
• Attending CPR, First Aid and hazardous operations training as required, observing all safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by supervising manager and/or department manager.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline required.
• 0 to 2 years of professional experience.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training or ability to obtain within first 6 months of employment.
• Proficient critical thinking, problem solving and effective communication skills.
• Working knowledge of environmental assessment, remediation and compliance principles, analysis methodologies, and regulatory guidelines a plus.
• Must have a valid PA Driver's License or ability to secure.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical duties for field work activities include the ability to:

• Walk over uneven terrain for extended portions of the workday in all weather conditions.
• Work in industrial environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Wear specific PPE including hard hat, hearing and eye protection, etc.
• This position requires participation in a health monitoring program, the use of appropriate PPE and hazard mitigation planning.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $57, 910 - $79, 047 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD& D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Michael Baker International is seeking an Environmental Associate for our Moon Township, PA office. The primary focus of this role will be in support of site investigation/restoration projects under various federal and state regulatory programs and environmental compliance projects including hazardous material inventories, spill contingency planning and stormwater compliance assessments, with an emphasis on conducting environmental assessments and remediation studies, plans and field work. Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent communication, writing, presentation, interpersonal, attention to detail and time management skills.