Generalist Environmental Permitting and Compliance
$105,000–$179,000 year
On-siteClay, New York, United States
Job Summary
Support federal and New York State environmental permits, renewals, modifications, and agency submissions while maintaining compliance with regulations covering wetlands, streams, stormwater, air, wastewater, hazardous waste, spill prevention, and protected species. Conduct field inspections, document conditions, lead corrective actions, and coordinate with contractors and consultants to lead support activities related to SWPPP implementation, stormwater inspections, erosion and sediment control, and construction BMPs. Partner with engineering, construction, facilities, legal, sustainability, and EHS teams to manage environmental risks, support incident investigations, and advance ISO 14001 environmental management programs. Apply AI tools to improve administrative efficiency and data collection. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field with 2+ years of environmental permitting experience and comfort working at active construction sites.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geology, Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field
- 2+ years of environmental permitting, compliance, or construction-related experience
- Understanding of environmental regulations such as Clean Water Act, SPDES permitting, wetlands permitting, stormwater regulations, NEPA, SEQR, and related programs
- Comfortable working in the field at active construction sites and collaborating across multiple collaborator groups
- Good understanding of Agentic AI or willingness to learn Agentic AI to help developed efficient workflow
- NYSDEC stormwater compliance and construction general permit experience
- Experience in SWPPP application, erosion and sediment control, and environmental inspection
- Experience working with agencies such as NYSDEC, USACE, EPA, USFWS, SHPO, municipalities, or MS4 programs
- Large-scale construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, industrial, or utility project experience
- Certifications such as EIT, CPESC, NYSDEC Qualified Inspector, or HAZWOPER
- US Sites Only
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in environmental permitting, compliance, or construction-related experience
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