Environmental Specialist
New York
Regular, Full-Time
Hybrid
Are you interested in becoming part of a respected engineering consulting company that delivers value for clients, people, and communities worldwide? Can you add to our growth by your being self-motivated, prepared for varied challenges, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment? And are you a collaborator with advanced time management and organizational skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment? Then, this could be the next step in your career.
Contribute to projects that enable communities and environments to prosper
We are looking for an Environmental Specialist to join our team. You are going to work closely with a team of experts on Infrastructure projects across North America. We are proud to have contributed to projects like the Fargo-Moorhead Flood Diversion in Fargo, ND, the Potomac River Crossing in Washington, DC, and the Second Avenue Subway Design-Build in New York City.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Be a key contributor in large infrastructure project environmental management - environmental review planning, permitting, construction operations, and preventative maintenance - as well as project planning
- Support solving engineering problems and challenges while maintaining a healthy environment presently and for the future
- Perform design reviews and identify project requirements, evaluate environmental analysis documents and identify risks and needed actions, preparation and review of environmental reports and design planning chapters
- Conduct site inspections and investigations from time-to-time
- Prepare standard documents, such as technical specifications and accreditation requirements
- Research and review nature-based design options for both technical and financial impact, and work with design teams to identify environmental impacts and opportunities for reduction
- Report to agencies and lead client or team meetings
Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
The first step to growth in this role is that you are interested in collaborating with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve. A collaborative mindset is a great asset.
On top of that, you will have:
- Hold Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Environmental Science or natural sciences, with a minimum of 5 years of related experience in environmental planning, environmental regulatory analysis or correspondence, utility operations or land use management, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Knowledge of natural resource and land use regulations in NYC, including water resources and infrastructure planning and a general knowledge of US environmental law
- Knowledge of infrastructure, environmental permitting and monitoring requirements
- Knowledge of Sustainable Infrastructure principles - including accreditations such as ISI Envision, creative approaches to project planning, and reviewing and communicating sustainability opportunities for design planning and engineering. Knowledge of municipal and state sustainability requirements are an asset.
- Engage in professional associations. and have the ability and willingness to learn
- Have advanced planning and organizational skills combined with the ability to work in a time-sensitive situation on multiple deadlines
- Have high written and verbal communication skills including the proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Be familiar with GIS software programs for analysis and visualization
- Be comfortable communicating complex technical topics to a variety of audiences and be capable of navigating nuances in environmental analysis and requirements
- Be comfortable reading design engineering drawings and interpreting environmental assessments, engineering reports, land use details, standards and codes, and environmental regulations
- Be comfortable communicating with officials and engaging with regulatory and accreditation agencies
- Be able to work with staff located remotely - willingness to travel is an asset
A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our motivation – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100 percent of our revenue come from activities that move our customers toward sustainability.
We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.
With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently 7,900 people who bring their skills in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.
What we also offer:
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.
Some of our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share | Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks’ vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership | 401K contribution matching with generous company match | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events
Base compensation: $88,000 to $136,200 for New York location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location
Got more questions?
Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.
Equal opportunity employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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