Michael Baker International · 7 hours ago
Senior Environmental Scientist
Fort Washington, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$98K/yr - $141K/yr
10+ years expMichael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, and they are seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join their Philadelphia Operations team. This role focuses on delivering high-quality environmental documentation and permitting support while managing technical tasks within established schedules and budgets.
ArchitectureInformation TechnologyService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare and manage environmental documentation, including NEPA and Section 4(f) reports (BRPA, CE‑1a, CE‑1b, CE‑2)
Coordinate agency communications, including mail‑merged coordination letters and participation in agency and public meetings
Plan, prepare, and support permitting efforts for applicable waterways
Manage and maintain ArcGIS files to support project development
Collaborate with engineering staff to review roadway and bridge plans and support project coordination
Participate in project status and working meetings to support ongoing project delivery
Assist with proposal development, including research, site visits, technical scopes of work, and pricing support
Conduct wetland delineations, functions and values assessments, and stream assessments
Support environmental field investigations, including surface water sampling and noise monitoring
Document threatened and endangered species observations in accordance with regulatory requirements
Assist with Phase I, II, and III Environmental Site Assessments
Prepare accurate field documentation, including notes, mapping, photographs, and reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of experience working for or with PennDOT or a similar DOT
Demonstrated experience preparing Pennsylvania environmental documents, including Categorical Exclusion Evaluations (CEEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Documents (EDs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), and supporting technical reports for transportation and multimodal projects
Working knowledge and professional experience with Section 4(f) resource identification, assessment, and reporting, as well as Section 6(f) LWCF documentation
Extensive experience preparing and obtaining environmental permits, including PADEP Chapter 105 Water Obstruction and Encroachment Permits and General Permits, PADEP Chapter 105 / USACE Section 404 Joint Permit Applications (JPA), and PADEP Chapter 102 E&S Plans and NPDES permits for construction stormwater
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience using PennDOT ECMS Expert Systems, including CEES, and Keystone Environmental ePermitting Systems (KEES)
Experience with PNDI environmental reviews and threatened and endangered species coordination
Working knowledge of USFWS IPaC, Bluebeam Revu, and ArcGIS Pro
Valid driver's license required
Preferred
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification preferred
OSHA Hazwoper training preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Michael Baker International
Michael Baker International is a Critical Service Provider company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fred Krumbhaar
Divisional CFO - Integrated Design & Advisory
Chris Miller
VP Total Rewards
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