Senior Environmental Scientist

National Grid • Syracuse, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

National Grid is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist for their Environmental Licensing and Permitting department. This role offers opportunities in Syracuse, NY, Albany, NY, and Buffalo, NY, with a hybrid work arrangement. The company focuses on delivering safe and secure energy and is positioned to shape the sustainable future of the industry by anticipating customer needs and pioneering flexible energy systems. This position is crucial for high-profile projects impacting the reliability and future of New York's energy network.

Requirements

• A Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering/Science, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Forestry, Biology, or a relevant scientific discipline and/or relevant utility industry experience.
• Experience with siting of electric and gas transmission projects under NYSDPS Article VII, Article VIII, 94-C or Article 10.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry practice, current industry trends, standards, and legislation.
• 7+ years related environmental experience.
• Extensive and significant knowledge of environmental licensing and permitting regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, GIS and/or other mapping programs.
• Ability to work independently with guidance in only the most complex situations.
• Self-motivated and proactive in achieving goals without being asked and performing the job with moderate guidance.
• Must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Strong sense of purpose in your work.
• Effective problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage National Grid's New York State Department of Public Service (NYSDPS) Article VII and Article VIII environmental licensing and permitting activity for large scale electric and gas projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental requirements.
• Establish, communicate, and implement applicable environmental requirements for high value, complex activities, including project initiation, design, and construction.
• Provide overall support to the department and project teams for timely preparation of environmental license and permit application material and completion of implementation and compliance activities.
• Provide technical support for managing data and documents pertinent to stakeholder communication, project schedules, environmental issues, studies, and expenditures.
• Successfully manage project permitting.
• Effectively communicate with peers and regulators, including technical and non-technical audiences.
• Obtain, research, and analyze data; draw inferences; and make recommendations to provide guidance to project teams.
• Establish daily work priorities, plan assignments, and organize work.
• Review electric, gas, and plant facility capital improvement projects and facility modifications to evaluate potential impacts on the environment and the need for regulatory permits and/or authorizations.
• Oversee National Grid's field operations, including the management and documentation of site visits, to monitor and facilitate compliance with applicable local, state, federal, and company requirements.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with Operations, Engineering, Construction, and other personnel to share best practices and communicate business decisions.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge regarding current and proposed federal, state, and local regulations (including rare, threatened and endangered species; streams; wetlands; and stormwater) and National Grid's Environmental Procedures.
• Train and motivate engineering and specific corporate-based personnel to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, and National Grid's Environmental Procedures.
• Provide technical guidance, support, and coaching to share knowledge and develop technical understanding.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position, gaining experience, expertise, and acquiring and applying technical skills.

What This Job Offers

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