Job Description
What We're Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking to hire an Environmental Associate I to
support our office in Virginia Beach, VA. Responsibilities include planning,
executing, and documenting environmental engineering and compliance for Federal
and Department of Defense clients, including the US Navy, Marine Corps, Army
Corps of Engineers, and Coast Guard, across the US and abroad. Work focuses on
compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations under programs such as the
Clean Water Act (CWA); petroleum storage tank (PST) and asset compliance; oil
spill preparedness and planning (including Facility Response Plans/FRPs); and
hazardous material management (solid waste, hazardous waste, Pollution
Prevention (P2), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know (EPCRA),
asbestos, and lead-based paint abatement).
Additional responsibilities may involve compliance with the Safe Drinking Water
Act (SDWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA),
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA),
and sustainability services including Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
You will work within a multi-disciplinary engineering team in the Virginia Beach
office and other Michael Baker offices nationwide. The ideal candidate is a
motivated self-starter with a passion for solving complex client challenges,
collaborating in a team environment, and meeting project requirements. Michael
Baker provides world-class learning and development, mentorship from experienced
project managers, and opportunities for career advancement. This role offers the
satisfaction of supporting environmental protection while enabling military and
homeland security missions.
What You'll Do:
* Supports a Project Team of engineers and scientists in planning, executing,
and documenting environmental engineering projects.
* Participates in studies supporting environmental engineering, planning,
compliance, and site evaluations.
- Evaluates the applicability of state and federal environmental regulations.
- Prepares documents for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits.
- Communicates with Project Team on technical and administrative requirements.
- Schedules and attends internal meetings as necessary and documents key
decisions and action items.
* Visits project sites to collect and document environmental site conditions,
work progress and data.
* Completes project technical requirements within established budgets and
schedules.
* Performs quality assurance activities.
What You Need to Succeed:
* Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or
related field from an accredited university
- 0 to 2 years of professional experience
- Ability to obtain professional licensure in the future a plus
- Experience in Department of War civil and environmental engineering and/or
environmental compliance projects is a plus
* Environmental certifications in tank inspections, compliance evaluations,
etc. are a plus.
* Excellent technical writing and communications skills. Excellent skills in
Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Proficient skills in AutoCAD will
also be considered.
* Site visits may require the ability to traverse uneven terrain wearing PPE
(Personal Protection Equipment) and carrying light equipment necessary
for data collection and reporting.
* Since this position includes work in industrial environments, the position
includes participation in a health monitoring program.
* Travel is required for this position and the individual must be a U.S.
citizen in order to obtain military base access. Travel requirements
primarily include domestic destination and may include international
destinations.
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
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.
Job Tags
Ongoing contract, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Overseas, Flexible hours