BOB- Director Environmental Engineering Unit - Quality Assurance

City of New York • New York City, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Transportation, Division of Bridges is responsible for managing the full life cycle of over 800 bridges and tunnels and over 600 retaining walls, ensuring safety of the public and ensuring mobility for all users. Team members may work on major project designs, oversee construction, oversee maintenance activities, perform engineering reviews and quality assurance tasks on some of the most iconic and complex projects in the City. Seeking an environmental compliance professional to oversee environmental aspects of bridge capital construction and rehabilitation projects. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations while coordinating remediation activities, regulatory reviews, and environmental permitting throughout project planning, design, and construction. This position combines environmental compliance, project management, regulatory coordination, field oversight, and technical leadership to support the successful delivery of bridge infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• Serving permanently in the title, or be reachable on the list.
• A bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering.
• A NYS Professional Engineer License.
• 10 years of experience in handling complex and challenging environmental issues during design and construction of bridges or heavy civil project work.
• At least five years of supervisory experience guiding staff in engineering and technical aspects.
• 40-Hour OSHA, HAZWOPER and SSPC/AMPP C3/C5 Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental compliance for bridge construction and rehabilitation projects, including hazardous materials, contaminated sites, stormwater, wastewater, dredging, and in-water construction activities.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies on permits, environmental reviews, remediation, and mitigation plans.
• Oversee environmental assessments and regulatory reviews, including Phase 1/11 ESAs, NEPA, SEQRA, CEQRA, and ULURP processes.
• Lead stormwater management and MS4 compliance, including SWPPP review, erosion control, inspections, and documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor contractor compliance, and represent the agency at project meetings and public stakeholder engagements.
• Manage hazardous waste, chemical inventories, wastewater discharge permits, environmental reporting, and facility compliance.
• Implement agency environmental policies, standard operating procedures, and compliance programs across bridge facilities.
• Administer environmental consultant contracts, budgets, change orders, and payment processing while overseeing bridge coating inspections and environmental remediation efforts.
• Prepare technical reports, regulatory interpretations, and provide solutions to complex environmental compliance and remediation challenges.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• College savings plan
• Commuter Benefits (Pre-Tax)
• A tax-deferred savings program
• Access to robust Wellness Programs that offer resources and opportunities you can enjoy as a City employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager