Senior Stormwater Permitting Director

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks an Environmental Engineer, 03, to serve as Stormwater Permitting Deputy Director. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will perform civil engineering work in the field and in the office, and will receive training in high‑level civil engineering tasks.

The role covers development, design review and construction inspection, with responsibilities including stormwater pollution prevention plans review, field oversight, and

Qualifications

• New York State Professional Engineer license required with 4 years of environmental engineering experience.
• Master's degree in environmental engineering can substitute one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering work in field and office.
• Oversee field inspection staff for stormwater pollution prevention plans.
• Review stormwater prevention plans for conformance with rules and regulations.
• Assist in field surveys and construction oversight to ensure compliance.

Skills

Hydrology knowledge

Hydraulics knowledge

Reading drawings

Written and oral communication

Project leadership

Education

New York State PE License

Master's degree equivalence in Environmental Engineering

Tools

TR55

HEC

Hydro CAD

Job description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks an Environmental Engineer, 03, to serve as Stormwater Permitting Deputy Director. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will perform civil engineering work in the field and in the office, and will receive training in high‑level civil engineering tasks.

The role covers development, design review and construction inspection, with responsibilities including stormwater pollution prevention plans review, field oversight, and