Associate Environmental Science & Planning Analyst

PSEG Long Island•Town of Oyster Bay, NY

3d•$67,200 - $106,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Environmental Science & Planning Analyst evaluates project scopes and design drawings to determine environmental permitting and approval needs, including federal and state wetland permits, State Environmental Quality Review Act requirements, and other regulations protecting natural and cultural resources. The role conducts environmental due diligence and regulatory compliance work to minimize the risk of violations, legal action, fines, and permit revocations. It serves as an environmental resources advocate and subject matter expert while supporting project milestones and budgets, and regularly collaborates with PSEGLI Legal on environmental laws, regulations, and interpretations. The analyst reviews project documents, prepares permit matrices, conducts environmental reviews and assessments, evaluates wetland permitting needs, and prepares permit submissions. The role analyzes resources such as soils, wetlands, ecological habitats, floodplains, historic and archaeological resources, visual resources, and sound impacts, preparing maps and technical documentation. It also supports project administration, conducts site visits, oversees field activities when needed, and manages consultants and contracted services to obtain technical resources and deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, or another related natural science.
Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
High personal standards of commitment and integrity.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage budgets, schedules, commitments, metrics, and records for multiple simultaneous projects.
Strong negotiation skills.
Must have and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license and a safe driving history.
Compliance with the Department of Energy’s regulation 10 CFR 810 is required.
Some successful applicants may need to establish eligibility under the applicable 10 CFR 810 access requirements, such as qualifying citizenship, permanent residency, or protected-individual status.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in environmental and construction permitting, licensing, site assessments, and environmental due diligence.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal permitting statutes, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to environmental matters, land use, and construction.
Experience managing multiple contracts, purchase orders, and deliverables from outside consultants.

Responsibilities

Review project scopes, engineering drawings, contract documents, and specifications to identify required permits and approvals.
Prepare permit matrices identifying necessary permits and approvals and the tasks needed to obtain them.
Coordinate with project managers and stakeholders to assess permitting, environmental assessment, and due diligence requirements, schedules, and costs.
Complete State Environmental Quality Reviews for Type I and Unlisted Actions and identify and document Type II actions in accordance with applicable regulations.
Prepare and review expanded Environmental Assessments for Type I and Unlisted Actions.
Analyze environmental and cultural resources, including soils, topography, wetlands, ecological habitats, geography, floodplains, land use, historic and archaeological resources, visual resources, and sound impacts.
Prepare maps using GIS or AutoCAD and written technical analyses, and evaluate potential project impacts to resources.
Review projects to determine wetland permitting needs and assess regulatory requirements and jurisdictional limits using relevant maps and technical data.
Complete or participate in wetland delineations, including identification of wetland vegetation, hydrology, and hydric soils.
Prepare and submit documentation needed to obtain wetland permits.
Provide administrative support, including input to milestones and forecasts, maintaining SharePoint documentation, reviewing and approving invoices, tracking project and permit statuses, and preparing accrual reports.
Conduct site visits with project teams to collect site-specific information supporting permit acquisition.
Oversee consultants and contractors during field activities such as wetland delineations, geophysical surveys, and soil or groundwater sampling, as needed.
Manage consultant and contracted services, including communicating project information and scope, monitoring timelines and deliverables, and providing timely comments.
Collaborate with PSEGLI Legal on environmental laws, regulations, and interpretations as required.
During storm or outage restoration efforts, perform assigned functions that may differ from normal operations, work extended hours, or work at company premises or an alternate location as directed.