Environmental and Permitting Manager

We are seeking a mid-level Environmental and Permitting Manager for gas and electric distribution, transmission, and substation utility projects. This position will be in our Environmental Permitting and Compliance Group and based out of a client’s office in Rochester, NY. The position will mainly be officed-based with occasional fieldwork. The ideal candidate will have 6-15 years of utility permitting (e.g. gas, electric, solar, wind) and environmental experience, be a highly motivated worker with a willingness to work both independently and on a team and have personnel management experience. The position will require someone who is willing to manage a variety of different tasks, projects, and personnel simultaneously. Preference to candidates who already have experience managing complex projects.

Duties

• Manage all permitting and environmental tasks on utility projects (e.g. wetland/stream impacts, stormwater, threatened and endangered species, historical/cultural impacts, rights-of-way, railroads, municipal, Article VII/VIII, Part 102, Article 10/94c, etc.).
• Manage other environmental and permitting staff.
• Organizational and multitasking skills are a must while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Independently manage tasks and meet project deliverable schedules while simultaneously working as part of a team.
• Environmental permitting experience required.

Salary Range: $62,400.00 - $87,360.00

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

• BS or MS in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field of study; MS preferred.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to manage a variety of different projects.
• Exceptional verbal and technical written communication skills are essential as well as time management skills.

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o   Flexible Work Schedule

o   Health/Dental Insurance

o   401k Plan with Employer Match

o   Short & Long Term Disability

o   Profit Sharing

o   Paid Time Off

o   Leadership Development Program

o   Fitness Reimbursement

o   Tuition Reimbursement

o   Referral Bonus Program

o   Wellness Program

o   Team Building Events

o   Community Service Events