Senior Environmental Engineer: NYC Stormwater & Resiliency

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

Job summary

NV5 in New York City seeks a Senior Environmental Engineer to provide technical leadership on environmental compliance and engineering solutions for major infrastructure projects, including NYC. This role blends technical expertise with project leadership and client engagement.

You will lead stormwater management programs, advance coastal resiliency design, review Phase I/II ESA, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• PE license in New York State required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in environmental engineering with stormwater and regulatory compliance.
• ArcGIS is a Plus.
• Experience with Phase I/II ESA reviews and environmental permitting.
• ENV SP and WEDG credentials preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Environmental compliance

Stormwater management

Regulatory experience

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

PE license in New York

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

NV5 in New York City seeks a Senior Environmental Engineer to provide technical leadership on environmental compliance and engineering solutions for major infrastructure projects, including NYC. This role blends technical expertise with project leadership and client engagement.

You will lead stormwater management programs, advance coastal resiliency design, review Phase I/II ESA, and ensure regulatory compliance.