Environmental and Permitting Manager

Base pay range

$62,000.00/yr - $74,000.00/yr

We are seeking a mid-level Environmental and Permitting Manager in NY for our Environmental Division with the Permitting and Compliance department. The environmental and permitting manager will work directly with a client on gas and electric distribution, transmission, and substation utility projects, managing all permitting and environmental tasks.

This hybrid position is based out of a client’s office in Rochester, Binghamton, the Mechanicville/Albany area, or Brewster, with the option to work from home.

• Work with utility project teams as the Environmental and Permitting Lead on all environmental and permitting aspects of the project (e.g., wetland/stream impacts, stormwater, threatened and endangered species, historical/cultural impacts, spoils, rights‑of‑way, railroads, municipal (site plan, planning, zoning), Article VII/VIII, Part 102, Article 10/94c, etc.)
• Work as part of the Environmental Permitting and Compliance team within the utility.
• Work with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies and develop permit applications.
• Manage a variety of projects simultaneously.
• Perform environmental and permitting desktop project reviews.
• Direct other consulting firms on environmental and permitting work and occasionally develop RFPs.
• Independently manage tasks and meet deliverable schedules while collaborating as part of a team.
• Manage and mentor junior level staff.

• BS in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field of study; MS preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of permitting experience (utility, renewable, urban planning, municipal, environmental, etc.).
• Highly motivated with excellent client service skills and attitude.
• Exceptional verbal and technical written communication skills.
• Organized multi‑tasker capable of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to review, edit, and provide QA/QC for permitting and environmental deliverables.
• Occasional fieldwork.
• Some travel within NY required.
• Fast‑paced environmental consulting/utility environment.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

$62,000 - $74,000

Associate

Full‑time

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