Sr Environmental Science & Planning Analyst

PSEG Long Island•Town of Oyster Bay, NY

2d•$79,400 - $125,600•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr Environmental Science & Planning Analyst reviews project scopes and design materials to determine environmental permitting and approval needs, including requirements for wetlands, SEQRA, and other protections for natural and cultural resources. The role ensures environmental due diligence and regulatory compliance to reduce the risk of violations, legal action, fines, or permit revocation, while supporting project delivery within established milestones and budgets. It serves as an environmental subject matter expert and collaborates regularly with PSEGLI Legal on interpretations of environmental laws and regulations. The position conducts environmental reviews and impact analyses, prepares technical reports and permit applications, and evaluates regulated wetlands and other environmental resources. It also coordinates permitting requirements, schedules, costs, project records, consultants, and field activities. The role is hybrid, with at least three onsite days per week. During storm or outage restoration, the employee may be assigned functions outside normal operations, work extended hours, or work onsite or at an alternate company-directed location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, or a related natural science.
At least 3 years of experience in environmental permitting or consulting, regulations, SEQRA, environmental engineering, or a related natural science.
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 related to environmental, land use, and construction matters.
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 across multiple simultaneous projects.
Strong negotiation skills.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and safe driving history, maintained throughout employment.
Compliance with Department of Energy regulation 10 CFR 810; certain applicable access requirements may require proof of an eligible citizenship, permanent-resident, or protected-individual status.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multiple contracts, purchase orders, and deliverables from outside consultants.
Experience using GIS software to produce user-friendly maps for environmental review and permitting.
Experience delineating freshwater and tidal wetlands.
Experience in stormwater management or SWPPPs.
Experience managing or directing outside contractors.
CAPM certification.
CPESC-IT, CEP-IT, Ecologist in Training, or EIT certification.
Completion of the NYSDEC 4-hour erosion and sediment control class.
Experience in the electrical utility industry.

Responsibilities

Review project scopes, engineering drawings, contracts, and specifications to identify required environmental permits and regulatory approvals.
Develop permit matrices and coordinate permitting, environmental review, due diligence requirements, schedules, and costs with project managers and stakeholders.
Conduct SEQRA reviews, including action classification, preparation of Environmental Assessment Forms, and evaluation of potential impacts.
Analyze wetlands, soils, topography, habitats, land use, floodplains, historic and archaeological resources, visual resources, and sound impacts.
Prepare technical reports, maps, and supporting documentation using GIS, AutoCAD, and related tools.
Assess impacts on regulated wetlands, determine permitting requirements, conduct or support wetland delineations, and prepare permit applications and supporting documents.
Use federal, state, and local environmental data sources to establish regulatory jurisdiction and compliance obligations.
Maintain permit and project records; track milestones and permit status; manage SharePoint documentation; review invoices; prepare accrual reports; and support forecasting and reporting.
Conduct field visits with project teams, contractors, and consultants to gather information for permitting and compliance.
Monitor consultant and contractor field activities, including environmental surveys, wetland delineations, geophysical investigations, and soil and groundwater sampling.
Manage environmental consulting services by coordinating information, overseeing performance, reviewing deliverables, providing feedback, ensuring schedule adherence, and verifying work meets project and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with PSEGLI Legal on determinations and interpretations involving environmental laws and regulations.
During storm or outage restoration, perform functions that may differ from normal operations and work extended hours or at a company-directed location.