Associate, Environmental Planning

T.Y. Lin International; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

extensive medical

disability and life insurance coverage

continuing education benefits

paid time off

retirement savings plan with company-m

Job summary

TYLin International is seeking an Associate, Environmental Planning to lead complex CEQR/NEPA/SEQRA projects in the New York City region. You will manage scopes, schedules, and budgets while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and mentoring staff.

The role emphasizes proposal leadership, business development, and client advisory, with a strong track record in environmental review for public- and private-sector clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science or related field.
• 10+ years in environmental planning with public/private sector experience.
• Expertise with NYC CEQR, NEPA, SEQRA, and EIS/EAS processes.
• Strong writing, communication, organization and presentation skills.
• Professional certification (AICP/CEP) or related advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for complex CEQR/NEPA/SEQRA reviews with scope, schedule, and budget responsibility.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple disciplines and supervise staff.
• Lead proposals, business development, and client relationship management in the NYC region.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with NYC agencies and stakeholders.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality environmental documentation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Technical writing

Leadership

Client development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning

Tools

CEQR Technical Manual

NEPA/SEQRA processes

EAS/EIS preparation

Environmental planning methodologies

Job description

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary: TYLin is seeking an Associate, Environmental Planning to join our environmental planning practice in the New York City region. This position is for an experienced environmental planning professional with deep expertise in the New York City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) process and a strong track record managing complex, multidisciplinary environmental review projects for public- and private‑sector clients. The successful candidate will serve as a senior project manager, technical expert, and trusted client advisor—leading major environmental review efforts from scope through delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and helping clients navigate complex environmental review and approval processes. The role will also contribute to the growth of the practice by leading proposals, supporting client development, helping identify and pursue new business opportunities, and mentoring or supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for complex, multidisciplinary Environmental Assessment Statements (EAS) Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), coordinated NEPA/SEQRA/CEQR reviews, technical memoranda and related documentation, with responsibility for scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, subconsultants, client coordination, and quality.
• Provide technical leadership in applying the CEQR Technical Manual, reviewing technical analyses, resolving complex environmental planning issues, and coordinating work across multiple technical disciplines.
• Guide clients through environmental review processes, agency coordination, public engagement, and project approvals, serving as a trusted day‑to‑day advisor.
• Coordinate and direct multidisciplinary project teams to ensure clear assignments, strong technical integration, timely decision‑making, and high‑quality deliverables.
• Maintain strong working relationships with public‑ and private‑sector clients throughout the New York metropolitan area and identify opportunities to expand TYLin’s support to existing clients.
• Contribute to business development and market strategy by supporting client engagement, identifying opportunities, and helping shape pursuits in coordination with practice and growth leadership.
• Lead proposal development for environmental planning opportunities, including strategy, scope and fee development, teaming, written content, and interviews.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid‑level staff through project work, technical review, and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies including NYC Department of City Planning, Mayor’s Office of Environmental Coordination, NYC DOT, NYC DEP, NYCEDC, NYCHA, MTA, NYSDOT, NYSDEC, FHWA, FTA, and other involved agencies.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Geography, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible environmental planning experience, including consulting/private‑sector experience.
• Demonstrated expertise with the NYC CEQR Technical Manual and the full CEQR process, including preparation and management of EASs and EISs.
• Experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).
• Experience with complex project management, client and business development, and leading competitive proposals.
• Strong technical judgment and demonstrated ability to review, synthesize, and communicate complex environmental analyses.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, organization, and presentation skills.
• Preferred: Familiarity with technical analysis methods and models used in environmental review, such as EPA’s MOVES, AERMOD, CadnaA, and FHWA’s Traffic Noise Model (TNM).
• Experience supporting major transportation, transit, infrastructure, land use, development, or public realm projects, including Planning and Environmental Linkages (PEL) studies.
• Existing relationships with New York City and regional public agencies.
• Experience mentoring and providing technical direction to junior and mid‑level staff.
• Professional certification such as AICP or CEP, or an advanced degree in planning, environmental science, or a related discipline.

T.Y. Lin International is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $117,600 - $176,400 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer.

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Benefits

• extensive medical
• disability and life insurance coverage
• continuing education benefits
• paid time off
• employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering. Collaboration, mission‑driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TyLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

The Global Infrastructure team, including TYLin, Introba, Landrum & Brown, form the Infrastructure division of Sidara. Sidara is a leading, privately‑owned professional services group with a diverse history and a global presence. Sidara world‑class planning, design, engineering, and project management firms are dedicated to achieving our clients’ ambitions and supporting sustainable communities worldwide. The Global Infrastructure division is comprised of 5,000 people operating in 21 countries.