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 is seeking an Environmental Associate to join our Little Rock office! Under supervision, this position will assist with the completion of environmental and other technical documentation for a variety of project types. The position includes a combination of field work and office responsibilities.  The candidate will work with a multi-disciplined and highly technical team of planning, environmental, and engineering professionals on a variety of infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include:

Assist the project manager and other staff with tasks related to planning and/or NEPA evaluations, including Feasibility Studies, Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements Conduct field studies and collect data for wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species surveys and habitat assessments, hazardous materials reviews, noise analyses, and other environmental considerations related to infrastructure projects  Prepare technical reports and other documentation that include tables, charts, maps, and other graphics Assist with public meetings and other community outreach activities Some overnight field work required (primarily in Arkansas)

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, biology, ecology, engineering or related field 2+ years of related experience Excellent technical writing and communication skills  ArcGIS pro, AutoCAD, or other similar experience preferred