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Environmental Specialist

Ocean Springs, MS, United States (Hybrid)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Environmental Practice

At Michael Baker, we consider the environment in all that we do. We actively seek to integrate sustainability throughout the lifecycle of a project to ensure that development, materials, design and construction preserve and enhance the environment.

Our engineers, geologists, planners and environmental scientists have extensive experience providing feasible and sustainable environmental solutions.

We help our clients navigate complex and nuanced local, state and federal regulations and requirements to execute projects that balance ecological considerations with community development and economic demands.

What We're Looking For

Michael Baker is seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist to join our growing team in Ocean Springs! In this role, you'll collaborate with a highly skilled team of environmental scientists, planners, and engineers to support a diverse portfolio of transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the region.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys balancing office-based technical work with hands-on field investigations. You'll play a key role in guiding projects through the environmental review process while helping clients deliver sustainable, community-focused solutions.

What You'll Do

Support environmental planning and compliance efforts, including the preparation of Feasibility Studies, Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).

Conduct field investigations and collect environmental data

Prepare professional technical reports, permit documentation, maps, exhibits, tables, charts, and other project deliverables.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical and environmentally responsible project solutions.

Assist with public meetings, stakeholder engagement efforts, and community outreach activities.

Travel periodically for field assignments, including occasional overnight travel, primarily within Mississippi.

What You Need to Succeed

Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a related field.

5+ years of environmental consulting, planning, or regulatory compliance experience.

Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Experience with GIS is preferred.

Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $59,910 - $85,047 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.

Why Choose Us

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

ABOUT US

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 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 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, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, 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.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.

JOB INFO

Job Identification

309699

Posting Date

08/24/2026, 04:26 PM

Job Schedule

Full time

Locations

2113 Government Street, Ocean Springs, MS, 39564, US

(Hybrid)

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