Top 15 Senior environmental scientist Jobs in New York State

Senior Environmental Scientist
WSP —New York, NY
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Management
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Senior Environmental Specialist Level 2
Metropolitan Transportation Authority —New York, NY
- $117,510 - $146,888 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Construction site
- Office
- Master's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
Senior Environmental Scientist
National Grid —Albany, NY
- $95,000 - $111,000 a year
- 7 years
- Research
- Supervising experience
- Opportunities for advancement
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Senior Health Economics Researcher, Bureau of Equitable Health Systems
Agency DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE —Queens, NY
- $98,159 - $112,000 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Office
- SQL
- Wellness program
- Health insurance
Senior Staff Environmental Scientist or Engineer - Environmental
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services —White Plains, NY
- $76,000 - $110,000 a year
- Overtime
- Management
- Construction site
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services —New York, NY
- $76,000 - $110,000 a year
- Overtime
- Management
- Construction site
- System design
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Data Scientist
CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION —New York, NY
- $98,159 - $128,995 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Doctoral degree
- Writing skills
- Office
- Loan forgiveness
Senior Environmental Project Manager/Scientist
Talent Collaborative Group, Inc —Albany, NY
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Writing skills
- Office
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) matching
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Senior Project Manager - Environmental
LaBella Associates —Brooklyn, NY
- $120,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
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Senior Technical Manager, Biology
WSP —Buffalo, NY
- $108,400 - $146,400 a year
- 11+ years
- Office
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Institutional Research Manager / Senior Research Analyst - Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness
The City University of New York (CUNY) —New York, NY
- $77,173 - $105,992 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Master's degree
- SQL
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Managing Consultant or Senior Managing Consultant, M&A Environmental Due Diligence
Ramboll —New York, NY
- $115,000 - $169,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Office
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Senior Geologist/Environmental Scientist
HRP Associates Inc —Clifton Park, NY
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Profit sharing
- Continuing education credits
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Senior Ecologist
Tectonic MSA LLC —Newburgh, NY
- $110,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Profit sharing
- Commuter assistance
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Ecologist - Senior Level
Hunt-EAS —Albany, NY
- $65,000 - $76,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Senior Environmental Scientist

WSP -
New York, NY

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Job Details

$100,000 - $130,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Construction specifications
Construction regulatory compliance
Field studies
Outdoor work experience
Environmental legislation
Environmental compliance
Technical report writing
Environmental risk assessment
Construction plans
Bachelor's degree
Construction drawing review
Construction regulations
Construction stakeholder communication
Coordinating with government agencies in an environmental science role
Pollution regulations

Full Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Environmental Scientist – Environmental Permitting & Compliance to support our Earth & Environment Team in New York . This position will support a diverse portfolio of energy, transportation, infrastructure, and development projects, with opportunities to work across environmental permitting, natural resources, and construction environmental compliance.

The successful candidate will be a versatile environmental professional with experience working in New York City and Long Island and comfortable supporting projects both in the field and in the office. Field responsibilities may include natural resource surveys, wetland delineations, environmental inspections, construction compliance monitoring, and coastal or marine field assignments. Office responsibilities may include preparation of environmental permit applications, technical reports, impact evaluations, agency coordination materials, and environmental compliance documentation.

Your Impact

Conduct environmental field investigations, including wetland delineations, habitat assessments, natural resource surveys, and construction compliance inspections.
Support federal, state, and local environmental permitting for projects in New York City and Long Island.
Prepare environmental permit applications, technical reports, impact evaluations, agency coordination materials, and compliance documentation.
Interpret permit conditions, environmental commitments, construction plans, and environmental specifications and communicate requirements to project teams and contractors.
Perform environmental inspections and construction compliance monitoring for energy, transportation, utility, infrastructure, and development projects.
Support coastal and marine environmental compliance activities, including field monitoring and coordination with construction contractors and environmental specialists, as needed.
Review construction work plans and method statements for activities occurring in or adjacent to environmentally sensitive resources.
Identify environmental compliance issues and work with project managers, contractors, and technical specialists to develop practical corrective actions.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including engineers, planners, environmental scientists, construction managers, regulatory specialists, and subcontractors.
Provide technical guidance and QA/QC oversight to junior environmental staff and field personnel.
Support multiple projects and assignments depending on project needs, including a combination of office-based technical work and field assignments.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
5 to 7 years of experience in environmental consulting, environmental permitting, natural resource assessment, and/or construction environmental compliance.
Experience working on environmental projects in New York City and/or Long Island, with familiarity with the region’s regulatory environment and infrastructure setting.
Experience conducting environmental fieldwork, which may include wetland delineations, natural resource surveys, construction monitoring, or environmental inspections.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
Experience preparing environmental permit applications, technical reports, impact evaluations, or similar environmental documentation.
Ability to interpret environmental permits, construction drawings, environmental specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project managers, contractors, field crews, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to work independently in the field while also collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify environmental risks and recommend practical solutions.
Ability and willingness to work in a variety of field conditions, including construction sites, wetlands, coastal environments, and potentially vessel-based settings.
Ability to travel throughout New York City, Long Island, and the surrounding region based on project needs.
Proven commitment to workplace health and safety and compliance with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Natural Resources, or a related discipline.
Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification or progress toward certification.
Experience with environmental permitting and agency coordination involving NYSDEC, USACE, NYC agencies, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and other applicable local regulatory authorities.
Familiarity with wetland, waterway, coastal, and natural resource permitting requirements applicable to New York City and Long Island.
Experience supporting energy, utility, transportation, infrastructure, or development projects in the New York metropolitan area.
Experience with coastal or marine environmental compliance and monitoring.
Experience leading field teams or providing technical oversight to junior staff.
40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $100,000 - $130,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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