Surface Water Environmental Associate (Finance)

WATER PRACTICE

We Make a Difference in Michael Baker International's Water Resources Group by providing innovative consulting, planning and engineering solutions for the entire spectrum of the water cycle. Consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record as a Top 20 Water Supply firm, Michael Baker offers clients an integrated team of professionals versed in all aspects of municipal utility planning, design, permitting, and construction management and inspection. We partner with our clients to provide a full range of professional services from scientific and technical analysis, concept through design, and construction support services leading to outcomes that help achieve their missions of providing clean water and sanitation services to our communities. Across the Practice, our team of more than 400 water staff nationally and over 150 in the West Region addresses the movement and disposition of all water types, and our projects include source water, treatment, transmission systems, and distribution. Join our growing team to help build a more resilient and reliable water future.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Surface Water Environmental Associate to work out of our Santa Ana, CA office supporting the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) programs throughout California. Our clients include some of the largest agencies, utilities, and private developers in the state. As part of our Water Quality team, you'll collaborate with, and learn from, industry leaders on assignments that are perfectly suited for a junior environmental specialist. Our team thrives on tackling complex, fast-paced projects in diverse and sometimes remote locations, offering unique professional challenges and opportunities for growth. We seek individuals with a particular interest in construction and a passion for making a real impact on water quality.

The ideal candidate will reside in Riverside or San Bernardino County and will be connected to our Orange County office, ready to Make A Difference alongside a highly interactive and supportive team.

Tasks may include:

• Data collection, review, organization, and analysis of stormwater reports, inspections, and sampling records
• Site reviews, field inspections, and stormwater sampling at construction sites and industrial facilities. Coordination with construction site managers, contractors, and other project personnel will be needed.
• Development of stormwater management and compliance plans, specifications, and estimates, as well as preparation of stormwater permits. Plans include Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (ESCPs) Water Pollution Control Plans (WPCPs), Low Impact Development (LID) Plans, and Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs). Stormwater permitting will occur under the California Construction General Permit (CGP), Industrial General Permit (IGP), and MS4 permits throughout the region.
• Preparation of plans will include the use of drafting and mapping software, such as AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
• This position has a notable field component. There will be a need to learn about construction site safety, proper inspection requirements, and proper sampling techniques. Travel predominantly occurs throughout Southern California, but there is the potential for extended hours and overnight stays.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or similar required
• Coursework or experience with construction site management, erosion and sediment control, water quality, and/or hydrology and hydraulics preferred
• 0-2 years of experience in surface water or a related field
• Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) certification preferred
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and ArcGIS softwares
• Familiarity with mobile data collection
• Familiarity with stormwater sample collection

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $55,681 to $81,848. 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.

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
• Commuter and wellness benefits

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 85 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 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.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

Michael Baker International is seeking to hire a Surface Water Environmental Associate to work out of our Santa Ana, CA office supporting the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) programs throughout California. Our clients include some of the largest agencies, utilities, and private developers in the state. As part of our Water Quality team, you'll collaborate with, and learn from, industry leaders on assignments that are perfectly suited for a junior environmental specialist. Our team thrives on tackling complex, fast-paced projects in diverse and sometimes remote locations, offering unique professional challenges and opportunities for growth. We seek individuals with a particular interest in construction and a passion for making a real impact on water quality.