Environmental Associate III

The Environmental Associate III will contribute to environmental studies, including wetland delineation, habitat assessments, preparation of NEPA documentation and permit applications.

In addition, you will assist in supporting technical engineering projects in NJ and NY by participating in environmental document preparation and applications for State (NJDEP - required; NYSDOT/NYSDEC - desirable) and Federal permitting.

You will also assist in the preparation of applications for state agencies and federal permitting for transportation projects.

You will follow NEPA regulations and the tenets of other environmental laws, rules, and regulations to assist in the preparation of technical reports.

You will also use GIS software to prepare map products and assist in representing the Environmental Group at public and client meetings.

Environmental Associates are an integral part of the team and work closely with planners and engineers through project scoping, design, construction and beyond.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS


* Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field.


* 3 - 5 years of related experience.


* Assist in conducting environmental analyses for NEPA documents.


* Knowledge of NEPA regulations and the tenets of other environmental laws, rules, and regulations or ability to learn quickly.


* Demonstrate personal commitment to accuracy, quality and relationship building with a wide variety of people.


* Must have excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.


* Esri ArcGIS software as well as Microsoft Office

PREFERRED


* New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Environmental Permitting Experience.


* Experience with transportation and non-transportation infrastructure and development project (e.g., highways, facilities, freight rail, transit, DOD, DOI, energy, land management) for private sector clients and public agencies.


* Wetland Professional in Training Certification is a plus.


* MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD


* Intermediate plant identification skills

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:


* 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

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $74,200.00 - $85,000.00.

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.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 challeng...