Job Description

Title: Principal Environmental Specialist

Location: Parsippany, NJ

About us:

This firm is a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm recognized as one of the top 15 design ENR firms worldwide. Despite their global reach, they maintain a small company feel, fostering a close-knit and collaborative work environment. With stable financial backing, they offer both security and opportunities for growth. Be part of an innovative team where your contributions make a real impact on exciting international projects!

Job Overview:

They are seeking a passionate and dedicated Principal Environmental Specialist to join our Natural Resources group in Parsippany, New Jersey. This role offers an excellent growth opportunity for candidates to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals on various public and private sector projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the following areas:

Responsibilities:

• Manage project and task budgets and deadlines.
• Oversee complex environmental projects.
• Prepare environmental permits in New Jersey and New York.
• Develop proposals and project budgets; assist with marketing and business development.
• Lead wetland field investigations, delineations, and functional value assessments.
• Conduct threatened and endangered floral and faunal habitat assessments and targeted species surveys.
• Prepare technical studies and reports.
• Submit wetland and ecological permit applications in compliance with federal and state regulations, with a focus on New York and New Jersey.
• Compile scope and fee for projects or tasks.
• Assign tasks, communicate expectations, and track task status.
• Complete project tasks within deadlines and budget constraints.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Monitor and manage project finances monthly.
• Mentor junior environmental staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, botany, wildlife management, natural resources, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of relevant experience.
• Certified Wildlife Biologist or Professional Wetland Scientist preferred, but not required.
• Strong identification skills for northeastern flora and fauna.
• Ability to lead wetland delineations.
• Proficiency in leading threatened and endangered species habitat assessments and targeted surveys.
• Experience with US Army Corps of Engineers, New Jersey, and New York permitting.
• Preferable experience with NYDOT and NJDOT projects.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience in managing junior staff, tasks, and projects.

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