Requisition: 82675
PSEG Company: PSEG Long Island
Salary Range: $ 79,400 - $ 125,600
Work Location Category: Hybrid
Job SummaryThis position will analyze project scope and design drawings to evaluate the need for environmental permits and/or approvals, including Federal and State wetland permits, State Environmental Quality Review Act in accordance with 6 NYCRR Part 617 and 21 NYCRR Part 10052, and various other regulatory requirements associated with the protection and conservation of natural and cultural resources. Ensure environmental due diligence and regulatory compliance is conducted for projects to minimize risk of environmental violations, legal action and associated fines, and revocation of project permits/approvals. Serve as advocate and subject matter expert for protection of environmental resources, while simultaneously ensuring project completion in accordance with milestones and budgets. Regularly collaborate with the PSEGLI Legal department to provide input into determinations regarding environmental laws, regulations and interpretation. Evaluations and collaboration with PSEGLI Legal is required on a case by case basis for most projects in the portfolio.
Job ResponsibilitiesReview project scopes, engineering drawings, contracts, and specifications to identify required environmental permits and regulatory approvals. Develop permit matrices and coordinate with project managers and stakeholders to define permitting, environmental review, due diligence requirements, schedules, and costs.
Conduct environmental reviews in accordance with New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) requirements, including classification of actions, preparation of Environmental Assessment Forms, and evaluation of potential impacts. Analyze environmental resources such as wetlands, soils, topography, habitats, land use, floodplains, historic and archaeological resources, visual resources, and sound impacts. Prepare technical reports, maps, and supporting documentation using GIS, AutoCAD, and related tools.
Assess project impacts on regulated wetlands and determine permitting requirements. Utilize federal, state, and local environmental data sources to establish regulatory jurisdiction and compliance obligations. Conduct or support wetland delineations, including evaluation of vegetation, hydrology, and soils, and prepare permit applications and supporting documentation for regulatory agency review.
Perform project administration activities, including maintaining permit and project records, tracking milestones and permit status, managing SharePoint documentation, reviewing invoices, preparing accrual reports, and supporting forecasting and reporting requirements.
Conduct field visits with project teams, contractors, and consultants to gather site-specific information required for permit acquisition and environmental compliance. Monitor consultant and contractor field activities, including environmental surveys, wetland delineations, geophysical investigations, and soil and groundwater sampling.
Manage environmental consulting services required to support permitting, environmental assessments, and due diligence activities. Coordinate project information, oversee consultant performance, review deliverables, provide timely feedback, ensure adherence to schedules, and verify work products meet project objectives and regulatory requirements.
Job Specific Qualifications- Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, or other related natural science
- A minimum of 3 years experience in environmental permitting or consulting, regulations, and/or State Environmental Quality Review, Environmental Engineering, or other related natural science.
- Knowledge and experience in environmental and construction permitting, licensing, site assessments and environmental due diligence.
Knowledge of local, state and federal permitting statutes, ordinances and regulations pertinent to environmental, land use, and construction. - Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders both external and internal
- Must exhibit high personal standards of commitment and integrity.
- Strong demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage budget, schedule, commitments, metrics and records for multiple simultaneous projects.
- Strong negotiation skills
- Must have and maintain a valid U.S. drivers license and a safe driver's history
- Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required
Desired:
- Experience in managing multiple contracts, purchase orders and associated deliverables from outside consultants.
- Experience utilizing GIS software to generate user friendly maps for the purposes of environmental review and permitting.
- Experience in delineating freshwater and tidal wetlands.
- Experience in stormwater management/SWPPPs.
- Experience in managing and/or directing outside contractors.
- CAPM certification.
- CPESC-IT, CEP-IT, Ecologist in Training, or EIT certifications.
- NYSDEC 4 hour erosion and sediment control class.
- Experience in electrical utility industry.
Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a "Generally Authorized" destination on the attached list and not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a "Protected Individual" under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3)).
As an employee of PSEG Long Island, you should be aware that during storm/outage restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions different from normal operations and work extended hours beyond your regular work schedule. You may also be required to work on premise or in an alternate location as directed by the company.
For all roles, PSEGLI's drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing.
Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result.
If you are a current PSEG employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG Long Island, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to the Long Island subsidiary, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG Long Island new hires. Similarly, for PSEG Long Island employees who accept job opportunities with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries (other than PSEG Long Island), their benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of that company.
