Resiliency Planner - Hazard Mitigation at Michael Baker International in Hamilton, New Jersey

Job Description:

Michael Baker International is seeking an energetic junior planner who is eager to learn and be an integral member of our hazard mitigation and resilience planning team in New Jersey. As a Planner I, you will work on grant application development, hazard mitigation plan updates, and supporting other climate resilience planning and policy projects for our clients. The position requires knowledge and enthusiasm for research, data compilation, public policy and governmental regulations, planning involving communities, infrastructure, transportation, water or similar sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research best practices and strategies to address impacts of climate change
• Support updates of hazard mitigation plans for local communities, counties
• Perform GIS mapping and analysis to support risk and vulnerability assessments
• Gather data and information on climate change, natural hazards, and other relevant topics.
• Draft reports and other planning documents
• Assist planning and execution of stakeholder engagement and outreach
• Hybrid position; In-office requirements for production and meetings
• Some local travel to meetings within state/region

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Urban and Regional Planning or related field
• 0-2+ years of work experience in the field
• Interested in reducing the impacts of climate change through planning.
• Ability to work in a time-sensitive, fast-paced team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, are essential to success in this role.
• Experience and competency in GIS preferred

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

The approximate compensation range for this position is $66,000 - $78,000. 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.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 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.Michael Baker International is seeking an energetic junior planner who is eager to learn and be an integral member of our hazard mitigation and resilience planning team in New Jersey.As a Planner I, you will work on grant application development, hazard mitigation plan updates, and supporting other climate resilience planning and policy projects for our clients. The position requires knowledge and enthusiasm for research, data compilation, public policy and governmental regulations, planning involving communities, infrastructure, transportation, water or similar sectors.