Watts Architects & Engineers ยท 2 months ago
Civil Environmental Engineer
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expWatts Architects & Engineers is seeking a full-time Civil/Environmental Engineer for their NYC office, focusing on compliance with environmental regulations and preparation of contract documents. The role involves oversight of environmental permits, development of sampling plans, and providing design recommendations to minimize impact on habitats.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Preparation of contract documents, including drawings, specifications, and cost estimates to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, facility permit conditions, and Authority Policy requirements
Identify waste disposal requirements for hazardous, regulated, and Universal waste and develop cost estimates
Develop sampling plans for the disposal, reuse, or recycling of soil and concrete in accordance with State regulations
Prepare soil erosion and sediment control contract drawings, specifications, and cost estimates
Review stormwater pollution prevention plans for compliance with NYSDEC or NJDEP requirements
Prepare specifications for on-site reuse of soil and concrete
Specify requirements for off-site recycling of construction material
Specify requirements for off-site reuse of soil
Determine environmental permits required for capital construction projects
Prepare applications and reports to obtain environmental permits for construction activity (e.g. CZM, Waterfront development permits, soil erosion and sediment control, stormwater discharge permits, flood hazard permits, wetland permits, and dewatering permits)
Provide design recommendations to minimize impact to environmental habitats
Reviewing contract drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and facility environmental permit conditions
Review contractor submittals for compliance with environmental regulations, facility environmental permit conditions, contract design documents
Review asbestos abatement contract drawings and specifications for compliance with New York State Department of Labor and/or New Jersey Department of Community Affairs regulatory requirements and Port Authority requirements
Review lead abatement contract drawings and specifications for compliance with OSHA and EPA requirements
Review facility permits for off-site disposition of construction material to be removed off-site
Specify dewatering treatment requirements for construction projects to meet State and Federal surface water discharge requirements and Local sanitary system acceptance requirements
Review Environmental permits for facility operations (e.g. SPDES Permits, NJPDES Permits, Maintenance & Repair Permits, MOSF Licenses, UST registrations, and air permits)
Monitor or provide oversight for compliance with facility operation permits
Provide expertise regarding compliance with environmental regulations for facility operations
Prepare and submit State regulatory reports for facility operations permit compliance
Perform environmental audits of facility operations
Prepare and implement training programs for facility tenants on Best Management Practices (BMPs) in compliance with facility operating permits
Perform inspection of tenant operations for compliance with BMPs for SPDES permit compliance
Stormwater discharges contaminate investigations
Perform or manage Phase I and Phase II assessments for property transactions and construction projects
Prepare regulatory reports for incidents of reported contamination
Develop and review remediation plans for clean-up of contaminated soil and groundwater
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor of science degree in Environmental Science / Engineering from an accredited university or college
A minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in the aforementioned areas is required
A minimum of 5 years working with the NJDEP and NYSDEC Regulations
Demonstrated experience with the preparation of contract engineering design documents
Demonstrated experience with submittal management and review
Must possess a valid driver's license and willingness to perform field inspections and site visits at Port Authority facilities
Preferred
A New Jersey or New York State Professional License is desired (P.E. or P.G)
Company
Watts Architects & Engineers
What began as a one-man environmental engineering consulting firm in 1986 has purposefully grown into a leading design services firm with the capability and depth to take on any project, anywhere.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tina Mellott
Chief Financial Officer
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