Senior Environmental Planning & Grants Strategist (Finance)

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planning & Grants Strategist to lead and support complex infrastructure and transportation projects in our Great Lakes region. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a strong background in environmental compliance, planning, interagency coordination, and grant acquisition, along with strong leadership experience in both public and private sectors. They will also have a proven track record in NEPA documentation, stakeholder engagement, and federal grant management.

A Hybrid working arrangement is available within the US

What You'll Do:

• Lead the preparation and review of NEPA documents (CEs, EAs, EISs, RODs) and ensure compliance with federal environmental laws and regulations
• Provide strategic planning support for transportation and infrastructure projects, including long-range planning, STIP/TIP development, and environmental linkages
• Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams on environmental and planning projects
• Develop and write technical reports, environmental assessments, and planning documents
• Identify, pursue, and manage federal and state grant opportunities (e.g., RCP, NEVI, TIGER)
• Provide technical assistance to clients on grant compliance, procurement, and reporting
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, including FHWA, DOTs, USACE, and others
• Facilitate public involvement processes, including public meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement
• Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations

What You Need to Succeed:

• Master's degree in a related field
• 20+ years of relevant experience in environmental planning, NEPA compliance, and transportation project management
• 10+ years of demonstrated progressive leadership in federal transportation programs, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and strategic initiatives across multiple senior roles
• Extensive experience managing federal grants and coordinating with non-profits and public agencies
• Proven expertise in technical writing, including the development of NEPA documents, environmental assessments, planning studies, and grant proposals

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position $104,980 - $163,949 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
• Commuter and wellness benefits

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 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

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 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.

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Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Planning & Grants Strategist to lead and support complex infrastructure and transportation projects in our Great Lakes region. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a strong background in environmental compliance, planning, interagency coordination, and grant acquisition, along with strong leadership experience in both public and private sectors. They will also have a proven track record in NEPA documentation, stakeholder engagement, and federal grant management.