Fuels Engineer Associate (Finance)
PLANNING PRACTICE
We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments, the military and other federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions. At Michael Baker International, we focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places.
DESCRIPTION
The Civil and Environmental Practice seeks an enthusiastic and motivated Mechanical or Civil Engineer to join our growing and high performing Fuel System and Environmental Compliance team based in Virginia Beach, VA. Responsibilities will include planning, executing, and documenting environmental compliance projects related to the storage and distribution of petroleum, oils, and lubricant (POL) facilities and infrastructure for a well-established client. This includes inventories, inspections and management plans for Petroleum Storage Tanks (PSTs) and related spill response and prevention activities and plans such as development of Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plans.
You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary, collaborative engineering team, with staff located in the Virginia Beach office and in other Michael Baker offices located across the United States (US). In addition, you will have several opportunities to travel across the US (including Alaska, Hawaii and territories) as well as internationally (including Europe, Asia and Africa) to various Department of Defense installations.
The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter who displays a passion for solving complex problems for our clients, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established project requirements. Michael Baker is committed to the growth of our internal personnel and we support this with world class learning and development. Within the Fuel System and Environmental Compliance Team, the candidate will be mentored by seasoned project managers and have opportunities for career advancement. In addition, the successful candidate will have the personal satisfaction of completing activities to protect the environment we live in for our clients while protecting our military mission.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under direct supervision, assists and supports a Project Team of engineers in planning, executing, and documenting environmental engineering projects. Essential duties:
• Evaluates and develops technical scopes of work and cost estimates for unique project requirements.
• Evaluates the applicability of state and federal environmental regulations.
• Prepares documents for regulatory agencies to obtain required permits.
• Communicates with Project Team on technical and administrative requirements.
• Attends internal meetings as necessary and documents key decisions and action items.
• Prepares for site visits by evaluating project scopes of work and coordinating site work activities with onsite personnel and vendors.
• As directed, completes site visits by traveling to sites to meet with clients and initiate, oversee, document, and troubleshoot the execution of environmental compliance work.
• Following site visits evaluates vendor reports of site work and prepare technical reports documenting the project scopes of work.
• Completes project technical requirements within established budgets and schedules.
• As directed, performs quality assurance activities.
• Completes continuing education and training to maintain professional expertise and credentials.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience: 0 - 5 years of engineering experience.
• Licenses/Registrations: Engineer Intern/Engineer-in-Training certification preferred.
• Experience in Department of Defense civil and environmental engineering and/or environmental compliance projects is preferred.
• Experience with tank and piping inspections, spill response planning and development of SPCC Plans is a plus.
• Certification in tank and/or piping inspection (such as STI SP001/API 653/API 570) is also a plus.
• Excellent technical writing and communications skills. Excellent skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Proficient skills in AutoCAD will also be considered.
• 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 U.S., with a valid U.S. passport and eligible for security clearance. Travel requirements for this position are between 40-60% of the work schedule and include domestic and international destinations.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position $67,059.20 - $105,622.40 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
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.
*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.The Civil and Environmental Practice seeks an enthusiastic and motivated Mechanical or Civil Engineer to join our growing and high performing Fuel System and Environmental Compliance team based in Virginia Beach, VA. Responsibilities will include planning, executing, and documenting environmental compliance projects related to the storage and distribution of petroleum, oils, and lubricant (POL) facilities and infrastructure for a well-established client. This includes inventories, inspections and management plans for Petroleum Storage Tanks (PSTs) and related spill response and prevention activities and plans such as development of Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) plans.
