Senior Environmental Engineer

NV5; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, dental, life insurance

PTO

401K plan

Professional development

Job summary

NV5 seeks a Senior Environmental Engineer to join our New York City team, providing technical leadership on environmental compliance and engineering solutions for major infrastructure projects, including City of New York involvement. This role blends technical expertise with project leadership and client engagement.

You will lead stormwater management programs, advance coastal resiliency design practices, review ESAs, and ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field, MS preferred.
• NY State PE license required.
• 8+ years of environmental engineering experience with stormwater and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with Phase I/II ESA and environmental permitting.
• ArcGIS experience is a plus; AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• ENV SP and WEDG credentials preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead stormwater management programs and coastal resiliency design.
• Review ESAs and ensure regulatory compliance for major projects.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Serve as client liaison to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Develop SWPPPs in line with NYC DEP/NYDEC regulations and oversee inspections.

Skills

Stormwater management

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

Client engagement

Mentoring

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Position Summary

NV5 is seeking anSenior Environmental Engineer to join our New York City team. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and strategic guidance on environmental compliance and engineering solutions for major infrastructure projects, including those for the City of New York. This position blends technical expertise with project leadership and client engagement responsibilities.

Responsibilities

You will lead stormwater management programs, advance coastal resiliency design practices, review environmental site assessments, and ensure compliance with city, state, and federal regulations. Additionally, you will mentor junior staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and regulatory agencies. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on sustainable and resilient infrastructure in one of the most dynamic urban environments in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor junior staff on environmental review processes such as CEQR, SEQRA, and NEPA, and provide guidance on technical documentation.
• Prepare and review environmental permitting applications and compliance documentation for agencies including NYCDEP, NYSDEC, and USACE.
• Review and approve Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and related documentation to ensure thorough and accurate evaluations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental considerations into project design and delivery.
• Serve as a client liaison for environmental engineering aspects of projects, ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality deliverables.
• Apply sustainable design guidelines and accredited frameworks such as the Envision Sustainable Infrastructure Framework and WEDG to infrastructure projects to achieve sustainability objectives.
• Develop and implement Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs) in compliance with NYCDEP and NYSDEC regulations,and oversee inspections and reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Design innovative green infrastructure and post-construction stormwater practices that support sustainability and resiliency goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York State required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental engineering, with expertise in stormwater management and regulatory compliance.
• ArcGIS is a Plus
• Strong understanding of NYCDEP and NYSDEC stormwater regulations, SWPPP development, and inspection protocols.
• Experience with Phase I/II ESA reviews and environmental permitting.
• ENV SP and WEDG credentials preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D is a preferred.

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The pay range for this New York position is $115,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. In addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided in accordance with NY Senate Bill S1326. Base pay information is based on market location.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.