Senior Environmental Scientist
About The Position
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 a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Philadelphia Operations team in Fort Washington, PA, supporting NEPA transportation projects. This role focuses on delivering high-quality environmental documentation and permitting support while managing technical tasks within established schedules and budgets. The ideal candidate is a mid-level NEPA specialist with a solid foundation across key environmental disciplines, including ecology, water quality, wetlands, noise and air monitoring, cultural resources, hazardous materials, and socioeconomics/land use. Responsibilities include supporting environmental technical studies and field investigations such as wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys, water quality sampling, aquatic, vegetation, and wildlife surveys, hazardous materials assessments, and noise monitoring. The role also involves data processing, documentation, and preparation of clear, defensible technical reports. A Hybrid working arrangement is available within the Fort Washington/Philadelphia, PA area PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR OR TAKE OVER SPONSORSHIP OF AN EMPLOYMENT VISA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AT THIS TIME.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification preferred
- OSHA Hazwoper training preferred
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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
