Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TRC Companies, Inc. is a global environmental and engineering consulting firm serving energy, transportation, infrastructure, environmental, and related sectors. The Senior Project Manager will lead environmental permitting activities for energy-related projects in New York, including transmission, natural gas pipeline, and renewable energy projects, while managing permitting strategies, regulatory coordination, technical staff, budgets, and client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of documents associated with, and participation in the processes of New York State Article VII and Part 102, DEC Freshwater Wetlands Program, and USACE federal permitting. Similar experience with New York’s Article 10 and Section 94-c permitting and FERC is a plus
- Preparation of permit applications, environmental documentation, Environmental Management and Construction Plans (EM&CPs), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) documentation, and field data reports
- Develop permitting strategies and schedules, participate in public meetings, negotiate with regulatory agencies, coordinate field work, direct and support other technical staff, interact in the field with clients, stakeholders and contractors, and manage budgets and invoicing
- Preparation of clear and concise reports, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials
- Preparation of environmental permits at the federal, state, and local levels
- Will serve as main point of contact for regulatory agencies
- Review of environmental and municipal regulations to identify compliance requirements
- Development of agency consultation packages and coordination with local and regional agencies
- Abide by Company policies and procedures
- Other duties and special projects as assigned
Skills
- Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resources, biology, ecology, or related field, and 5 to 10 years of post-degree environmental permitting experience in New York
- Experience managing transmission line projects under New York State Article VII and Part 102 is required
- Knowledge of and ability to apply environmental compliance and permitting regulations of applicable regulatory agencies, including New York Public Service Commission, NYSDEC, EPA, USACE, and FERC
- Excellent verbal communication and technical communication skills are mandatory
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude working under aggressive schedules
- The candidate must have a strong ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously
- Additional experience working on projects under New York State Article 10 and Section 94-c is a plus
- Experience with SEQRA Permitting, New York State DEC Freshwater Wetlands Program, Federal Clean Water Act and FERC Certificates is also highly desirable
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
- 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
- Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
- All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
- TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
- Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.
- We generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.
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