Environmental Scientist
US$98,000 – US$141,500 / yr base salary
Posted 4 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Environmental Scientist”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 10+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$98,000 – US$141,500 / yr |
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Field of studyBiology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsProfessional Wetland Scientist (PWS), OSHA HAZWOPER Training
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.
What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join our Philadelphia Operations team in Fort Washington, PA, supporting transportation projects. This role focuses on delivering high-quality NEPA documentation and Chapter 105 permitting support while managing technical tasks within established schedules and budgets.
The ideal candidate is a mid-level NEPA specialist with a solid foundation across key environmental disciplines, including ecology, water quality, wetlands, hazardous materials, and socioeconomics/land use. Responsibilities include supporting environmental technical studies and field investigations such as wetland delineations, threatened and endangered species coordination, water quality sampling, and hazardous materials assessments. The role also involves data processing, documentation, and preparation of clear, defensible technical reports.
A Hybrid working arrangement is available within the Fort Washington/Philadelphia, PA area
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR OR TAKE OVER SPONSORSHIP OF AN EMPLOYMENT VISA FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY AT THIS TIME.
What You’ll Do:
In the office you will:
- Prepare and manage environmental documentation, including NEPA reports (BRPA, CE‑1a, CE‑1b, CE‑2), Section 4(f), Section 2002, and Section 6(f).
- Coordinate agency communications, including mail‑merged coordination letters and participation in agency and public meetings
- Plan, prepare, and support permitting efforts for applicable waterways projects
- Manage and maintain GIS files to support project development
- Collaborate with engineering staff to review roadway and bridge plans and support project coordination
- Participate in project status and working meetings to support ongoing project delivery