EDR - Environmental Design & Research

About the role

This role is responsible for the production, coordination, and quality assurance of project deliverables, working collaboratively with project managers, practice area leaders, and technical staff. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical design capabilities, leadership in document production, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while meeting deadlines and budget expectations. A key specialty for this position is a comprehensive understanding of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) stormwater regulations, including preparation of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), erosion and sediment control design, and coordination with permitting agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate construction drawings, reports, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all work products meet EDR standards, client requirements, and regulatory agency standards.
• Manage document production, including coordination with internal staff and subconsultants.
• Maintain ownership of schedules, budgets, and production organization for assigned tasks.
• Perform QA/QC of drawings, calculations, and technical documents.
• Lead or support preparation of SWPPP reports in accordance with NYSDEC SPDES General Permit requirements.
• Design erosion and sediment control measures and stormwater management practices.
• Coincide with civil engineers, environmental scientists, and regulatory agencies on permitting requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge of NYSDEC stormwater regulations, guidance documents, and updates.
• Support construction-phase compliance and documentation related to stormwater management.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with project managers, principals, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Communicate effectively with clients, municipal officials, and regulatory agencies.
• Aid in meetings, presentations, and client communications.
• Assist with proposal preparation and business development efforts.

Leadership & Staff Coordination

• Assign and coordinate work with designers and support staff.
• Provide mentorship and contribute to internal production standards.
• Support training and development of junior staff.

Project Management Support

• Assist with scope development, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Track progress against project budgets and schedules.
• Support change management and deliverable tracking.