Environmental Engineer ; EE or Environmental Engineer II; EE II

Overview

The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC), a public benefit corporation, aids local governments and other eligible applicants throughout New York State to undertake critical water quality infrastructure projects by providing access to low-cost financing capital, grants, and expert technical assistance.

EFC is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values respect, diversity, and the unique perspectives of all individuals. To support our employees, EFC provides an outstanding benefits package similar to that offered to New York State employees. Our total compensation package includes, but is not limited to, leave benefits (Paid Parental Leave, 13 holidays and paid vacation, sick, and personal leave);

a comprehensive health insurance program including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans; and membership in either the NYS and Local Retirement System, which is a defined retirement plan, or the Voluntary Defined Contribution Program.

Under the direction and supervision of the Unit Manager/Environmental Engineer III, the Environmental Engineer (EE) I or II is responsible for the technical engineering support for the New York Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Program and other funding programs administered by EFC. Primary responsibilities include the review of contracts, planning and design documents, co-funding information, and environmental review documentation from municipal applicants seeking funding for their water quality protection and wastewater treatment projects.

The EE I or II applies engineering principles to establish that the submissions are consistent with applicable technical standards and State and Federal regulations. This includes issuing comments, approvals or eligibility determinations to applicants. In addition, the EE I or II acts as the engineering project manager interacting with other internal divisions and government agencies, including but not limited to close coordination with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the New York State Department of Health.

• Contact and establish working relationships with municipal officials and their engineers to determine need for, and interest in, EFC assistance for water quality and water pollution control projects. Based on information obtained from municipal representatives, present project priority and eligibility for CWSRF financial assistance, and participate and present to CWSRF scoring panel.
• Review and make recommendations for approval or eligibility of engineering reports, plans, specifications, change orders, and other technical documents for the planning, design, and construction of CWSRF eligible water quality protection and wastewater treatment facilities and various point, non-point, and National Estuary projects. Coordinate the review of these documents with other interested State and/or Federal agencies for conformance with applicable technical standards.
• Manage multiple projects at various stages of development from concept through construction completion by providing appropriate technical and application assistance to municipal representatives. Organize and participate in conferences with potential recipients of financial assistance to discuss program requirements and policies.
• Proactively maintain and update project database to reflect the current status of the project and ensure program requirements (permits, approvals, etc.) are met. Develop and maintain spreadsheets and other project documents in MS Word and Excel to monitor project status.
• Visit construction sites throughout the State to monitor construction activities, including observing construction for compliance with the program requirements, securing appropriate programmatic documents, and performance of interim and final project site visits on large and complex projects. Complete reports to record observations.

In addition to the above duties, EE IIs may serve as a mentor to other engineering staff (EE I) and will be assigned more complex projects and tasks, and perform tasks with greater independence than EE I.

All applicants…