Work At BEM

BEM’s Mission as a leading environmental consulting firm is to:

  • Deliver innovative solutions and services that meet our clients’ business needs and exceed their expectations;
  • Demonstrate high standards of integrity and excellence in everything we do; and,
  • Cultivate a work environment of empowerment, success, and professional growth that builds a sustainable future for our employees and the world we live in.

BEM hires talented people who want to grow and succeed both personally and professionally, and who are equally passionate about seeing their company succeed. The people who tend to do well here enjoy working in a team-based environment, sharing ideas, and sharing success. At the same time, we encourage individual initiative and risk-taking; and everyone’s ideas have value. People who are confident in their abilities and can advocate a position with facts and logic thrive in our open and collaborative style, as they are rewarded quickly with new challenges and career opportunities. 

“Throughout all my years with BEM, the close-knit culture that continues to exist in the firm has always amazed me. Opportunities continue to be available for the self-motivated and passionate people with aptitude to grow and learn different skills and aspects of the environmental business.”

M. Patel, PE, LSRP

Chief Executive Officer

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Who We Hire

We hire a wide range of people with broad and specialized expertise, some requiring accreditations and licensures. The composition of our technical staff includes:

  • Engineering (Environmental, Geotechnical, Chemical, Civil)
  • Chemical and Biological Sciences (Environmental Chemists, Industrial Hygienists, Microbiologists, Toxicologists, Risk Assessment)
  • Earth & Other Sciences (Environmental Scientists, Geologists/Hydrogeologists, Geophysicists)
  • Construction Management & Field Technical Services (Construction Managers, Construction Inspectors)
  • Support Services (Estimators, Project/Contract Administration)
  • Natural & Water Resources (Ecologists, Biologists, Limnologists, Groundwater and Surface Water Modelers)
  • EMIS (Application Developers, Web Designers, Systems Analysts, GIS/CADD Specialists; & Network Managers)

Other available positions may include graphic designers and communications specialist in our marketing department; financial analysts, account managers, and contract administrators in our finance and accounting group; IT professionals, Human Resources, and other administrative positions. Whether technical or administrative, staff or executive level, all of our employees are critical to our success and important ambassadors for the Company.

Our employees are encouraged to explore new technologies, advance their educations, pursue interesting trends in the business, and share their knowledge and ideas. Everyone at all levels of the company works together as a united team to provide excellent client service. It’s our collective commitment to the company’s mission and a passion for excellent client service that makes us successful.

Internships

 

Working at BEM through our College Intern Program provides you with real-world experience and helps you to work more effectively in a business environment after graduation. One of the top issues facing firms in our industry today is access to new entry-level talent. The implementation of our Student Intern Program has facilitated building a pool of entry-level talent to draw on to meet our full-time staffing requirements.

The benefits to you when you participate in this Program are invaluable:

  • Opportunity to learn about environmental consulting, engineering, and information management.
  • Awareness of opportunities and expectations for working in the consulting business.
  • Gaining real-world experience helps to make more informed career choices.
  • Development of business and professional contacts and hopefully a long-term relationship with BEM.
  • Recognition of the relevance of education to career.
  • Earning money while still in school.

If you are interested in applying for an Internship with BEM, please submit your resume to hr@bemsys.com.

Benefit Highlights

We believe it is critical to provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits program that supports a healthy work-life balance. One of the most important reflections of a company’s values is its benefits program and how it is administered and supported by senior management. It must protect and support an employee and his family in times of need and retirement; it must foster and nurture professional growth and provide flexibility to accommodate the demands of life. BEM’s benefits program speaks to those values.

BEM partners with Extensis Group (“Extensis”), a industry leading Professional Employer Organization (PEO) with over 20 years of experience providing human resources and business solutions that help America’s best companies prosper. This relationship provides our employees with the best possible options and access to work-class payroll and employment administration, competitive employee benefits, workers’ compensation support, expertise in government compliance, more than 3,000 online training courses and much more.

We are extremely sensitive to the affordability issues our employees face with regard to the cost and quality of health care. We are, at the same time, committed to continuing to provide comprehensive health care coverage to our employees. In an effort to meet affordability objectives for our employees and the Company, while maintaining high-quality health care, BEM currently offers two types of plans including a traditional PPO with two levels of deductible and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). The choice is yours based on your health care spending needs.

Group Health Plan coverage for eligible employees:

  • Medical Benefits: BEM currently offers two types of plans including a traditional PPO with two levels of deductible and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
  • Dental & Vision Benefits
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • IRE, the employee is eligible for a bonus worth up to $2,000.

We are extremely sensitive to the affordability issues our employees face with regard to the cost and quality of health care. We are, at the same time, committed to continuing to provide comprehensive health care coverage to our employees. In an effort to meet affordability objectives for our employees and the Company, while maintaining high-quality health care, BEM currently offers two types of plans including a traditional PPO with two levels of deductible and a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). The choice is yours based on your health care spending needs.

  • Basic Term Life and Personal Accident Insurance
  • Basic Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Group Universal Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Personal Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Disability Insurance
Additional Benefits
  • Adoption Assistance
  • AFLAC
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Educational Assistance
  • Pet Benefit Programs
  • Training and Development
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

It’s never too early to start saving for retirement, and BEM offers a robust program that combines participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and a 401k program offering a diverse portfolio of mutual funds. 

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): All full-time employees in good standing are eligible to invest in company stock after six months of their hire date or sooner under special conditions. This program has been developed to foster a leadership and entrepreneurial culture.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan: BEM’s 401(k) Savings Plan is designed to assist employees in achieving financial security at retirement.
    • Employees are eligible to contribute a portion of their salary immediately upon employment, up to the IRS annual limits.
    • After six months of employment, BEM will match contributions at a rate of 33 1/3%, up to a maximum of 2%.
    • BEM also contributes 1% of base salary automatically; this is in addition to the company match of employee’s personal contributions.
    • Company match vests based on years of service:
      • Less than 2 years – 0%
      • 2-3 years of service – 20%
      • 3-4 years of service – 40%
      • 4-5 years of service – 60%
      • 5+ years of service – 100%
  • Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP): BEM’s ICP is designed to reward employees for work accomplished above the basic essentials of the job description. It is meant to inspire an entrepreneurial spirit that drives service.
  • Employee Incentive Referral Program: Employees at all levels are encouraged to present candidates for consideration. Should a referral result in a hire, the employee is eligible for a bonus worth up to $2,000.

Learning and Development

BEM encourages employees to learn new things. As a company, we seek employees who are constantly growing and expanding their knowledge base, and we want our employees to feel that this is a place where they can be excited about what they are doing. By their very nature, BEM’s professional practice areas require constant learning and skill development. The simple fact that our clients’ needs and expectations are always evolving (facing new regulatory requirements, for example, or simply meeting more demanding economic conditions) requires us to stay competitive, attract top talent, and achieve high standards for excellence. And these are the three big reasons why we invest in our employees’ continuing education and professional development.

We recognize that educational development is important and should be encouraged. BEM’s Tuition Reimbursement plan was established to provide an opportunity for full-time employees (with at least one year of service) to obtain additional education or training in order to increase their competence in their present jobs and to prepare for future advancements within the company.

We encourage our employees to obtain professional registrations and certifications in their area of expertise. BEM pays for eligible expenses related to obtaining registrations and certifications. It is anticipated that employees will take an active and participatory role in their respective professional societies through publishing, public speaking, fund raising, serving on committees, and/or as an officer. Reimbursement is made for approved dues, and memberships in professional societies and organizations.

Attendance at Industry Sponsored Seminars and Conferences helps provide employees with knowledge about advances and trends in the industry that are related to an employee’s work activities. It’s also an opportunity to network and expand one’s industry contacts and horizons. Publishing and/or presenting at professional industry recognized venues is encouraged with the company paying 100% of all costs associated with attendance. Employees are expected to share their experience at these conferences through briefings and brown bag lunch presentations.

As part of our relationship with Insperity and separate from BEM’s Tuition Assistance Program, Insperity offers an Educational Assistance Program designed to encourage eligible employees to acquire additional education on a voluntary and independent basis to maintain or improve skills that will be beneficial to the employee. This program does not require employer approval.

  • Up to a maximum of $1,500 per calendar year for approved undergraduate or graduate college courses taken as part of an employee’s degree program at an accredited institution
  • Up to a maximum of $500 per calendar year for approved continuing educational expenses (including courses taken at an accredited trade or vocational school, business school or through a professional association)

Managers work with employee owners to develop an Individual Development Plan helping all employees understand and apply their strengths and talents and how they relate to the overall growth of the company.

Work Life Balance

BEM believes that employees should have the flexibility to work from home, or adjust their start and stop times, and should have opportunities to enjoy time away from work to help balance their work and personal lives. All flexible work arrangements are to be approved by the Employee’s Immediate Supervisor. 

Telecommuting and Flexible work schedules are encouraged for those individuals who are employees in good standing; and based on the nature of the work they do, it is productive for them to work at home or to adjust their start and stop times. Not only does this type of scheduling help employees balance their work and personal lives, but we have also found that it can increase productivity and employee morale.

BEM provides seven paid holidays per calendar year: 

  • New Year’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • 4th of July
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day and Day After
  • Christmas Day,
  • 1 Floating Holiday.

BEM understands the need for personal time off and offers a structured policy where time is accrued and earned based on your length of service, employment status, and date of employment

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle of BEM where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, union status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genertic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other basis protected by Federal, state or local law (“Protected Categories”).