Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist at Michael Baker International in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services , including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, foreign allied governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .

CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICE

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.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker's Civil and Environmental Practice seeks the expertise of an industrial environmental compliance specialist to join our growing team based out of our Virginia Beach, Virginia o ffi ce (with remote/hybrid option to report to the Michael Baker o ffi ce in North Carolina). Responsibilities include planning, managing, executing, and documenting environmental compliance projects. The focus of these projects includes industrial compliance with federal and state regulations for stormwater/SWPPP, SPCC, RCRA, air quality and emissions inventories, OSHA, IAQ, EPCRA, as well as other regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have the necessary background to assist Michael Baker with establishing a new service o ff ering in industrial compliance to private/commercial/industrial clients in addition to supporting our Federal (Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, etc.) and municipal clients. The successful candidate will demonstrate a successful history and passion for solving complex problems for our clients, interacting in a team environment and meeting established project requirements. The candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary, collaborative engineering team with staff located in the Virginia Beach office as well as other Michael Baker offices across the country.

• Manage or oversee projects or tasks related to regulatory compliance for our industrial and commercial clients. Coordinate with sub-consultants as described by the project management plan.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements for various industries.
• Evaluate industrial regulatory compliance management systems and programs/plans to identify gaps and risks for regulatory noncompliance.
• Assist clients with corrective actions to ensure a return to compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop plans and procedures to assist industrial clients in meeting permit and regulatory requirements for air quality, hazardous waste, spill prevention, and stormwater.
• Coordinate with the state and federal regulatory agencies from multiple states and local regulatory agencies on permit applications, reports, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and/or review compliance reports for environmental regulatory programs applicable to industrial and commercial facilities, including Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), EPRCA, and RCRA.
• Mentor junior project team members to ensure quality deliverables and expand junior sta ff skill set in industrial regulatory compliance.
• Manage multiple projects tasks simultaneously to meet client scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop projects deliverables so that company quality standards and key performance indicators are maintained.
• Communicate with and educate clients on project deliverables to ensure client satisfaction.
• Identify, pursue and maintain client relationships to generate new and repeat business to grow the industrial regulatory compliance service offerings.
• Develop detailed scopes of work and associated cost estimates, sta ffi ng requirements, schedule, coordination with sub-consultants, and overall program standards.
• Assist in marketing for the civil and environmental engineering discipline, including SF330 proposal development for large federal contracts.
• Improve brand recognition by participation in professional organizations and regional, state and local conferences as budget allows.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENT

• A bachelor's degree in environmental science such as biology, chemistry or related (master's degree is a plus) from an accredited university.
• 10 years of experience in environmental, including at least 5 years of consulting experience in environmental compliance with a focus on industrial and commercial clients. Experience with pollutant and contaminant measurements, methodology, and evaluation of data at industrial sites a plus.
• Knowledge of the following regulations and regulatory programs relating to industrial facilities: CWA (Stormwater), SPCC, CAA, EPCRA (Tier II, TRI) and RCRA Reporting.
• Direct work experience advising, planning, and executing on-site IAQ and stationary source emission measurements.
• Certification in environmental disciplines such as asbestos inspections or quality managment systems (ISO 9001) are a plus.
• Experience in project/program management which includes working within multidisciplinary teams, client coordination, and oversight of sta ff and/or subcontractors.
• Excellent technical writing and communications skills. Excellent skills in Microsoft O ffi ce Suite and Adobe Acrobat or similar.
• Physical Demands: Site visits may require the ability to traverse uneven terrain wearing PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) and carrying light equipment necessary for data collection and reporting.

Travel is required for this position and the individual must be legally authorized to work in the US, with a valid US passport and eligible for security clearance. Travel requirements include domestic destination and will occasionally include international destinations

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position $100,942.40 - $174,865.60 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.

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

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT

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.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.Michael Baker's Civil and Environmental Practice seeks the expertise of an industrial environmental compliance specialist to join our growing team based out of our Virginia Beach, Virginia office (with remote/hybrid option to report to the Michael Baker office in North Carolina). Responsibilities include planning, managing, executing, and documenting environmental compliance projects. The focus of these projects includes industrial compliance with federal and state regulations for stormwater/SWPPP, SPCC, RCRA, air quality and emissions inventories, OSHA, IAQ, EPCRA, as well as other regulatory requirements.

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