Surface Water Environmental Associate

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.

Work Environment

Michael Baker International supports a flexible work environment. This position offers a hybrid schedule that includes both in-office collaboration and remote work. The Department Manager is expected to maintain a regular presence in the Los Angeles office to support team leadership, client engagement, and project delivery, while also benefiting from the flexibility to work from home as appropriate.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International invites you to join our dynamic surface water management team as an Environmental Associate, supporting 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

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.

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