Senior Environmental Project Manager

Epsilon Associates, Inc.•Albany, NY

1d•$99,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Epsilon is seeking part or full-time Senior Scientists/Project Managers to support our growing ecological sciences practice in New York. The Senior Scientist will plan for and coordinate efficient environmental and regulatory review and permitting of projects, including Articles 15 and 24, 94c, NYSDPS Article VII and X, as well as other applications to federal, state, and local agencies. Ideally, the Senior Scientist/PM will also be knowledgeable of the utility/energy markets including demonstrated environmental permitting, project management and general environmental experience in wind, solar, linear facility licensing and permitting, and traditional energy sectors. The position demands a proven ability to manage medium to large scale projects, understand and apply environmental regulations, develop schedules and budgets, mentor staff and communicate clearly and effectively to the agencies, public and client. The Senior Scientist represents the company as the technical expert on environmental, siting, and permitting matters at public meetings, workshops, and meetings with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as other stakeholders. The candidate must demonstrate excellent writing skills. In addition to the above, the Senior Scientist will participate in complex wetland resource area delineations and oversee staff completing large scale delineation efforts, and other ecological field work, wetland mitigation site design, construction period erosion and sediment control inspections and reporting. Additionally, the Senior Scientist will support the scoping, preparation, and execution of biological, geological and other scientific studies; and review reports and documentation prepared by subject matter experts. The Senior Scientist will conduct environmental inspection and monitoring to ensure compliance with environmental requirements of permits/licenses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental/wetland science, biology, geology, engineering, planning, or a related physical sciences discipline
7-10+ years of relevant professional experience in environmental permitting, especially wetlands permitting, and preferably with some consulting services in the Northeast.
Ability to complete complex wetland delineations (including ability to delineate independently), function and value assessments, vernal pool surveys, wildlife habitat assessments, wetland restoration & replication planning/design, and construction oversight/inspection
Ability to manage and mentor junior staff
Understanding of federal, state and local environmental statutes and regulations
Familiarity with New York environmental laws, regulations, and permitting
Superior writing and oral communication skills
Proven ability to work productively on multiple projects simultaneously as part of a multidisciplinary project team
Willingness to travel, prepare for and participate in public hearings and oversee field work / studies as necessary within the state.
Candidate must have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle for business travel, including proper insurance and registration and have all necessary paperwork to work in the USA.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is preferred.
Ideally, the Senior Scientist/PM will also be knowledgeable of the utility/energy markets including demonstrated environmental permitting, project management and general environmental experience in wind, solar, linear facility licensing and permitting, and traditional energy sectors.

Responsibilities

Plan for and coordinate efficient environmental and regulatory review and permitting of projects
Manage medium to large scale projects
Understand and apply environmental regulations
Develop schedules and budgets
Mentor staff
Communicate clearly and effectively to the agencies, public and client
Represent the company as the technical expert on environmental, siting, and permitting matters at public meetings, workshops, and meetings with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as other stakeholders
Participate in complex wetland resource area delineations and oversee staff completing large scale delineation efforts, and other ecological field work, wetland mitigation site design, construction period erosion and sediment control inspections and reporting
Support the scoping, preparation, and execution of biological, geological and other scientific studies
Review reports and documentation prepared by subject matter experts
Conduct environmental inspection and monitoring to ensure compliance with environmental requirements of permits/licenses