Leading Environmental Specialist, for COWI in North America

COWI; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 122.000 - 194.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangement

Annual fitness subsidy

401K contribution matching

Parking or public transit allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

COWI in New York seeks a Leading Environmental Specialist to join our infrastructure team. You will work with a team of experts on major projects across North America, focusing on environmental planning, permitting, and regulatory analysis.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Environmental Science or natural sciences, 12–15 years of related experience, familiarity with NYC regulations, and strong communication and GIS skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or natural sciences with 12–15 years of related experience in environmental planning, regulatory analysis or related fields.
• Experience with NYCDEP, DEC, MTA, USACE and other agencies is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to convey complex technical topics to diverse audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Lead environmental management on large infrastructure projects, including planning, permitting and construction support.
• Identify risks and actions from environmental analyses and prepare reports and design planning chapters.
• Conduct site inspections and coordinate with design teams on environmental impacts and opportunities for improvement.
• Report to agencies and lead client or team meetings.

Conocimientos

Environmental management

Regulatory analysis

Project coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Master's preferred

Herramientas

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Leading Environmental Specialist

New York

Regular, Full-Time

Hybrid

Do you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Can you add to our growth byyour beingself-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 Leading 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
• Supportsolving engineering problems and challenges whilemaintaininga healthy environment presently and for the future
• Perform design reviews andidentifyproject requirements, evaluate environmental analysisdocumentsandidentifyrisks 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 reviewnature-baseddesign options for both technical andfinancial impact, and work with design teams toidentifyenvironmental 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,partnersor customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully anddelivering onyour promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve. A positive attitude is a great asset.

On top of that, you will have:

• HoldBachelor'sdegree (Master'spreferred) in Environmental Science or natural sciences, witha minimum of12-15years 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
• Experience working with local and regional agencies (at a minimum, NYCDEP, DEC, MTA, USACE)
• Knowledge ofinfrastructure,environmentalpermittingand 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 requirementsarean 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 navigatingnuancesin 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 stafflocatedremotely - 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 livable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity - and sometimes even our courage - to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers' transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.

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 the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently 7,500 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: $121,600 to $193,800 for New York only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set, and 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, colour, religion, sex, 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.