Location: New York, New York
Job Description
Job Summary
Resource Options is partnering with a well established engineering and environmental consulting firm in their search for an environmental Permitting and Compliance Engineer, Scientist, or Project Manager. This individual will serve a key function in performing industrial wastewater and stormwater compliance, storage tank registration and compliance evaluations, waste management, multi-media environmental compliance audits, development of monitoring and spill prevention and contingency plans, greenhouse gas emission, sustainability programs and reporting, and report writing. In this role, you will have the opportunity to guide and review the work of staff, permit and plan preparations, and interact with clients and senior management.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare permits and compliance programs for multiple environmental media, including air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, spill prevention and storage tanks, EPCRA (Tier II, TRI);
- Perform multi-media environmental compliance audits, gap assessments, inspections, and program reviews;
- Develop and support implementation and management of various monitoring and spill prevention and contingency plans/programs (SPCC, FRP, SPR, SWPPP, Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans, TOMP, Slug Control, etc.);
- Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments;
- Lead and/or assist in the preparation of proposals including development of scope and costs;
- Manage project budgets and assist in invoicing as project or task manager;
- Interacts with and builds relationships with clients, contractors/subcontractors, and internal practice leaders. Demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service and responsiveness to client needs;
- Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines;
- Prepare technical documents including reports, plans/programs, permit applications, and other written deliverables;
- Conduct field support at client sites including routine site inspections, collection of samples, and on-call support;
- Train and mentor junior staff; and
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or Science. Master’s degree preferred;
- 5+ years of experience working with regulations and environmental permitting;
- Industrial wastewater compliance, treatment system, and troubleshooting experience a plus;
- Professional certification preferred;
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification;
- Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects;
- Willingness and ability to identify new client opportunities is strongly desired;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment; and
- Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.