WSP · 1 month ago
Senior Environmental & Wetlands Permitting Specialist
1 Penn Plaza, New York, NY, 10119, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expWSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Environmental & Wetlands Permitting Specialist in New York. The role involves preparing and managing wetland and waterway permit applications and leading various environmental assessments and planning efforts for infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
Prepare and manage federal, state, and local wetland and waterway permit applications, including USACE Section 404/10, NYSDEC Article 15/24, 401 WQC, Tidal/Coastal permitting, and NYC agency requirements
Lead wetlands delineations, impact assessments, functional evaluations, and mitigation/restoration planning for capital and infrastructure projects
Support NYC DDC, NYCDEP, NYC Parks, and other City agencies by developing CEQR-compliant documentation, EAS/EIS chapters, and project-specific environmental technical memoranda
Coordinate closely with NYC agencies on project designs, wetland impacts, ecological enhancements, shoreline treatments, and mitigation requirements
Prepare coastal zone consistency documentation, site plan reviews, and Waterfront Revitalization Program (WRP) submissions for City and State approvals
Develop wetland restoration and habitat enhancement concepts, planting plans, and monitoring requirements for City infrastructure and resiliency projects
Engage with regulatory agencies (USACE, NYSDEC, NYCDEP, NYC Parks, USCG) to facilitate reviews, respond to comments, and support project approvals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field
5 to 7 years of experience working as an environmental scientist and completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and impact assessments, and/or construction monitoring
Prior experience with GIS software and Trimble GPS units and ability to use technology for data collection
Possess demonstrated skills with specific ecosystem, habitat, and/or applicable species experience required
Working knowledge and experience with State and Federal protection regulations, guidelines, and consulting processes pertaining to the specific environmental science position
Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting agencies
Demonstrated experience contributing to technical reports, preparing environmental impact evaluations, siting reports, and environmental permit applications, including field surveys and reporting, and resource and impact evaluations
Demonstrated experience conducting NEPA / CEQA / other analysis and preparation of associated documentation
Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work
Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience
Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Strong knowledge of federal, NYSDEC, and NYC wetland/coastal permitting processes and regulatory frameworks
Familiarity with NYC capital project workflows (DDC, DEP, Parks), including design milestones, environmental reviews, and agency coordination
Experience with wetland delineations, ecological assessment methods, mitigation/restoration planning, and shoreline/coastal site design
Excellent technical writing, stakeholder coordination, and interdisciplinary communication skills
Benefits
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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