Environmental Specialist, for COWI in North America

About the role

We are seeking an Environmental Specialist to contribute to projects that enable communities and environments to prosper. You will work closely with a team of experts on Infrastructure projects across North America.

Responsibilities

• Key contributor in large infrastructure project environmental management - environmental review planning, permitting, construction operations, and preventative maintenance
• Solve engineering problems and challenges while maintaining a healthy environment presently and for the future
• Support project planning
• Perform design reviews and identify project requirements, evaluate environmental analysis documents and identify risks and needed actions, prepare and review environmental reports and design planning chapters
• Conduct site inspections and investigations from time-to-time
• Prepare standard documents, such as technical specifications and accreditation requirements
• Research and review nature-based design options for both technical and financial impact, and work with design teams to identify environmental impacts and opportunities for reduction
• Report to agencies and lead client or team meetings

Requirements

• Hold Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Environmental Science or natural sciences, with a minimum of 5 years of related experience in environmental planning, environmental regulatory analysis or correspondence, utility operations or land use management, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Knowledge of natural resource and land use regulations in NYC, including water resources and infrastructure planning and a general knowledge of US environmental law
• Knowledge of infrastructure, environmental permitting and monitoring requirements
• Knowledge of Sustainable Infrastructure principles - including accreditations such as ISI Envision, creative approaches to project planning, and reviewing and communicating sustainability opportunities for design planning and engineering
• Knowledge of municipal and state sustainability requirements are an asset

Qualifications

• Advanced planning and organizational skills combined with the ability to work in a time-sensitive situation on multiple deadlines
• High written and verbal communication skills including the proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with GIS software programs for analysis and visualization
• Comfortable communicating complex technical topics to a variety of audiences and be capable of navigating nuances in environmental analysis and requirements
• Comfortable reading design engineering drawings and interpreting environmental assessments, engineering reports, land use details, standards and codes, and environmental regulations
• Comfortable communicating with officials and engaging with regulatory and accreditation agencies
• Willingness to work with staff located remotely - willingness to travel is an asset

Skills

• Collaborative mindset
• Professional associations engagement
• Ability and willingness to learn

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangement
• Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
• Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share
• Minimum 3 weeks’ vacation to start
• Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
• Paid sick leave
• Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership
• 401K contribution matching with generous company match
• Personal and professional development fund
• Parking or public transit allowance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Referral incentive program
• Frequent social events

Pay

Base compensation: $88,000 to $136,200 for New York location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location

Schedule

Regular, Full-Time Hybrid