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 a Project Manager to join the team in Baton Rouge!  The Project Manager will lead environmental studies, including wetland delineation, habitat assessments, preparation of NEPA documentation, and permit applications. The Project Manager will also support technical engineering projects in Louisiana by leading environmental document preparation and applications for State and Federal permitting.  Responsibilities include:

Prepare applications for state agencies and federal permitting for transportation projects leverage knowledge of NEPA regulations and the tenets of other environmental laws, rules and regulations to prepare technical reports and develop project proposal scopes and costs.  Work closely with planners and engineers through project scoping, design, construction and beyond.  Provide technical guidance to junior environmental staff and assist and/or lead in proposal development, which includes developing environmental scopes, schedules and budgets. 

 PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology or a related field 15+ years of related experience   Knowledge of NEPA regulations and the tenets of other environmental laws, rules, and regulations. Experience with transportation and non-transportation infrastructure and development projects (e.g. highways, facilities, freight rail, transit, DOD, DOI, energy, land management) for private sector clients and public agencies is desirable.  Demonstrate personal commitment to accuracy, quality and relationship-building with a wide variety of people. Must be proficient with Esri, ArcGIS software as well as Microsoft Office. MicroStation or AutoCAD proficiency is a plus.