Environmental Associate II

at  Michael Baker International

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Geologist or Environmental Engineer to join our Pittsburgh (Moon Township), PA office. The successful candidate will have focused experience in conducting environmental assessments and remediation studies, plans and field work. The primary focus of the candidate 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. Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent communication, writing, presentation, interpersonal, attention to detail and time management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A 4-year or advanced degree in geology, environmental engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 4 years of related professional experience preferred.
• Professional Geologist or Engineer registration in PA or ability to obtain when eligible is required.
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training and current annual updates is a plus.
• Proficient critical thinking, problem solving and effective communication skills.
• Working knowledge of environmental assessment, remediation and compliance principles, analysis methodologies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) skills a plus.
• Must have a valid PA Driver’s License or the ability to secure.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.

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.
• 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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate would assist with and/or lead day-to-day tasks/projects at the direction of project managers and senior staff members and work effectively with project teams. The candidate should be capable of working in an office or field environment, as needed. In addition, the candidate will need to interact with current and potential clients and stakeholders as well as regulatory agencies.

Typical tasks may include, but not be limited to:

• Conducting Phase I environmental site assessments.
• Developing and executing 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.
• Review of test results in comparison with reporting and screening levels for individual constituents.
• Developing environmental reports to summarize field procedures, data collected, existing environmental conditions, conclusions and recommendations.
• Communicating and interacting with other staff and subcontractors. Performing oversight of subcontractors while in the field.
• Managing workload and coordinating project schedules with supervising manager and department manager as appropriate.
• Interacting with clients regarding project status/issues.
• 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.

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.
• 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