Senior Environmental Planner
Listed on 2026-01-24
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental/ Urban Planning, Environmental Compliance
TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm supports projects of varying size and complexity, enhancing conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems to improve mobility and steward precious resources.
Job SummaryTYLin’s City Solutions team (formerly Sam Schwartz Engineering) is seeking a senior Environmental Planner for its New York office. The New York‑based Environmental Planning team is an industry leader in environmental planning and policy implementation, sustainable urban development, and environmental justice analysis, including CEQR, SEQR, NEPA, ULURP, and other key regulatory processes. Working on fast‑paced projects in New York City, New York State, and beyond for public and private clients, the team evaluates and shapes land use and infrastructure projects to optimize environmental, socioeconomic, public health, and climate risk considerations.
Responsibilities- Project management
- Oversight of technical work, including urban environment issues, transportation, natural resources, historic and cultural resources
- Budget management
- Client management
- Mentor and develop staff
- Support public involvement activities
- Keep up‑to‑date on regulatory agency standards, environmental review procedures, analysis methodologies, and other industry best practices
- Thought leadership such as involvement in conferences and industry groups
- Travel and field visits, as needed
- Minimum of 8 years of environmental planning experience (e.g., NEPA, SEQRA, CEQR, ULURP), ideally including public and private projects
- Experience with key New York City regulatory agencies (e.g., NYC Planning, DOT, DEP) preferred
- Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, urban planning, or related field
- AICP or similar certification desirable
- Project management / budget management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel within New York and potentially to other regions as needed
- Technical proficiency: MS Office, ArcGIS, and Adobe Creative Suite
TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, an employee assistance program, and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
Diversity & InclusionTYLin is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, welcoming Veterans, Guardsmen, Reservists, and Military Spouses.
Seniority LevelMid‑Senior level
Employment TypeFull‑time
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