Environmental Associate I

at  Michael Baker International

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The Civil and Environmental Practice seeks an enthusiastic and motivated Environmental Associate I to join our growing Environmental Compliance Team in Virginia Beach, VA. Responsibilities will include planning, executing, and documenting environmental engineering and compliance for primarily Federal and Department of Defense clients such as the US Navy, the US Marine Corps, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the US Coast Guard located across the US and abroad.
The project work focusses on compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations to meet various regulatory programs including petroleum storage tank (PST) and assets compliance; oil spill preparedness and planning compliance (including facility response plans or FRPs); and hazardous material management (including solid waste, hazardous waste, Pollution Prevention (P2), Emergency Planning and Community Right To Know (EPCRA), asbestos and lead based paint abatement). In addition, responsibilities of this position could include involvement in projects addressing compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) as well as sustainability services including Environmental Management Systems (EMS).
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary, collaborative engineering team, with staff located in the Virginia Beach office and in other Michael Baker offices located across the United States (US) . The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter who displays a passion for solving complex problems for our clients, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established project requirements. Michael Baker is committed to the growth of our internal personnel and we support this with world class learning and development. The successful candidate will be mentored by seasoned project managers and have opportunities for career advancement. In addition, the successful candidate will have the personal satisfaction of completing activities to protect the environment we live in for our clients while protecting our military and homeland security missions. As a company, We Make a Difference!
This position is based in Virginia Beach, VA.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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 Defense 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 legally authorized to work in the U.S., with a valid U.S. passport and eligible for security clearance. Travel requirements include domestic destination and may include international destinations.

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 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 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 Affirmative Action/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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.

• 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.