Senior Environmental Engineer | Hudson Tunnel Project

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company & Project

Our client is a leading global Consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile, complex, iconic, large-scale capital projects.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and accomplished Senior Environmental Engineer for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to contribute to this landmark project that is poised to deliver transformative impacts across economic, transportation, and environmental sustainability.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. This is a milestone project that is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

As the Senior Environmental Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of this significant project. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a mission that aligns with our clients purpose: to create responsible places that bring transformative impact to their people, communities, and societies.

Responsibilities

• Provide a detailed review of all submittals, design documents, and proposed design changes from a regulatory compliance (National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Federal, State, and local permits and environmental (air, noise, water, contaminated, hazardous materials, amongst others) standpoint.
• This role includes review and input to design documents (drawings and specifications, including any environmental studies, investigations, reports, surveys) with focus on project elements conformance with the NEPA Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) Record of Decision (ROD) and Federal, State, and Local permits.
• Role will require review of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) to ensure all requirements from the permits and the FEIS/ROD are incorporated accurately.
• This role provides input on the project schedule to incorporate timing restrictions, mitigation requirements, limitations, constraints, and compliance requirements from the permits and FEIS/ROD.
• Attend weekly meetings with the team, as well as workshops as needed, to provide status updates and answer any regulatory compliance/environmental questions from the team.
• Provide regulatory compliance review of federal, state, and local permits.
• Provide guidance as it relates to FEIS/ROD environmental compliance.
• Determine if there are permit/environmental impacts associated with work elements.
• Review plans and determine required Federal, State, and Local permits are required.
• Ability to interpret scientific data and specifications and develop technical memorandums.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a closely related discipline.
• Extensive years of prior experience with regulatory agencies a must including USACE, USFWS, NMFS, NJSHPO, NJSE (HMDC), and NJDEP.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Prior experience securing USACE and NJDEP Division of Land Use Regulation (DLUR) permits essential.
• Working knowledge of NEPA FEIS/ROD environmental documentation.
• Knowledge, understanding and expertise across the fields of Environmental and Social Sustainability.
• Ability to engage with a wide a variety of internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Ability to engage with multiple teams in a collaborative manner and present technical topics in a simple way to a variety of audiences.
• Able to travel throughout the NY/NJ Metro Area.

The estimated starting salary for this position is $140,000 - $180,000. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Environmental Engineer looking to work on the most challenging, high-profile and innovative projects. If you're an ambitious professional who thrives in a client-facing role and enjoys delivering solutions that drive project success, we encourage you to apply.

Platinum Global Talent Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We refer candidates based on their qualifications and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Why this is a Great Opportunity

• Full-time position with competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work in a client-facing role delivering significant and impactful capital projects.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with the opportunity for growth in your career
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, disability Insurance, 401(k).