Environmental Specialist, for COWI in North Americaa

Environmental Specialist
New York
Regular, Full time Hybrid

Do you want to join one of the leading engineering consulting companies, creating value for customers, people, and societies worldwide? Can youadd to our growth by your being self-motivated, prepared for varied challenges, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment? And are you a collaborator with advanced time management and organizational skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment? Then, this could be the next step in your career.

Contribute to projects that enable communities and environments to prosper
We are looking for an Environmental Specialist to join our team. You are going to work closely with a team of experts on Infrastructure projects across North America. We are proud to have contributed to projects like the Fargo-Moorhead Flood Diversion in Fargo, ND, the Potomac River Crossing in Washington, DC, and the Van Sinderen Avenue Streetscape Improvements in Brooklyn, NY.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Be a key contributor in large infrastructure project environmental management - environmental review planning, permitting, construction operations, and preventative maintenance - as well as project planning
• Support Solving engineering problems and challenges while maintaining a healthy environment presently and for the future
• Perform design reviews and identify project requirements, evaluate environmental analysis documents and identify risks and needed actions, preparation and review of environmental reports and design planning chapters
• Conduct site inspections and investigations from time-to-time
• Prepare standard documents, such as technical specifications and accreditation requirements
• Research and review nature based design options for both technical and financial impact, and work with design teams to identify environmental impacts and opportunities for reduction
• Report to agencies and lead client or team meetings

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
The first step to growth in this role is that you are interested in collaborating with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve. A positive attitude is a great asset.

On top of that, you will relate to th following:

• Education & Core Experience: Hold a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Environmental Science or a natural science, with 0-4 years of experience in environmental planning, regulatory analysis, land use management, or utility operations, or an equivalent blend of education and relevant work experience.
• Regulatory & Technical Knowledge:Possess knowledge of NYC natural resource/land use regulations, US environmental law, and infrastructure environmental permitting and monitoring requirements, including water resources planning.
• Sustainability Expertise:Understand Sustainable Infrastructure principles (e.g., ISI Envision), creative project planning, and municipal/state sustainability requirements to identify and communicate opportunities in design and engineering.
• Analytical & Technical Proficiency:Be comfortable reading engineering drawings, interpreting environmental assessments and reports, and using GIS software for analysis and visualization. Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications is required.
• Exceptional Communication Skills:Demonstrate high-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical topics to diverse audiences and navigate nuanced environmental analyses.
• Professional Engagement & Relations:Have the ability to comfortably communicate with officials and engage with regulatory and accreditation agencies, with a willingness to participate in professional associations.
• Organizational & Collaborative Ability:Exhibit advanced planning and organizational skills to manage multiple time-sensitive deadlines and the capability to work effectively with remotely located staff, with a willingness to travel.

A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity - and sometimes even our motivation - to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100 percent of our revenue come from activities that move our customers toward sustainability.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, North America, and India, we are currently 7,300 people who bring their skills in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.

What we also offer:
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.

Some of our benefits include:

Flexible working arrangement | Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave | Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share | Full time hires get minimum 3 weeks' vacation to start | Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity | Paid sick leave | Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership | 401K contribution matching with generous company match | Personal and professional development fund | Parking or public transit allowance | Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums | Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance | Referral incentive program| Frequent social events

Base compensation:$73,600 to $114,600for New York location only. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education, experience, skill set and/or location

Got more questions?
If you have any unanswered questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to our Global Talent Acquisition Specialist, Priyanka, at prki@cowi.com.

Get to know us even better at our website,www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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