Senior Environmental Scientist

Senior Environmental Scientist

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.

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Philadelphia Operations team in Fort Washington, PA, supporting transportation projects. This role focuses on delivering high-quality NEPA documentation and Chapter 105 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, hazardous materials, and socioeconomics/land use. Responsibilities include supporting environmental technical studies and field investigations such as wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species coordination, water quality sampling, and hazardous materials assessments. 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.

What You'll Do:

In the office you will:

• Prepare and manage environmental documentation, including NEPA reports (BRPA, CE‑1a, CE‑1b, CE‑2), Section 4(f), Section 2002, and Section 6(f).
• Coordinate agency communications, including mail‑merged coordination letters and participation in agency and public meetings
• Plan, prepare, and support permitting efforts for applicable waterways projects
• Manage and maintain GIS 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

In the field you will:

• Conduct wetland delineations, functions and values assessments, and stream assessments
• Support environmental field investigations, including groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, and soil sampling
• 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
• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field

What You Need to Succeed:

• 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)/Section 2002 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
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification preferred
• OSHA Hazwoper training preferred
• Valid driver's license required

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $97,948 - $141,412 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