Deputy Project Manager/Environmental Scientist
- Employer
- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin
- Location
- New York, Iowa, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Aug 18, 2021
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- Sector
- Consultancy/Private Sector
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Energy
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Overview:
VHB's New York City office, named to Crain's New York Business 100 Best Places to Work in New York City, is seeking a Deputy Project Manager/Environmental Scientist to join our growing energy practice.
About Us
WE ARE VHB-a passionate team of engineers, scientists, planners, surveyors and designers tackling exciting challenges in the transportation, real estate, institutional, applied technology, and energy industries-serving a range of public- and private-sector clients. At VHB, we are dedicated to improving mobility, enhancing communities, and balancing development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.
We are creative problem-solvers
We work hard, and we give back
We like our colleagues, and we love Mondays (really)
We are diverse, caring, welcoming, and fun!
VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!
About the Position
Deputy Project Manager/Environmental Scientist | New York City, NY
Responsibilities
Coordinate local, state, and federal permitting processes for offshore wind energy projects, with a particular focus on preparation of permit applications, BOEM Site Assessment and Construction and Operations Plans, Environmental Impact Statements, and technical studies and terrestrial and marine surveys
Coordinate stakeholder outreach and engagement, including public meetings, tribal, federal and state agency consultation and coordination, and public comment-response tracking
Support the Project Manager to perform project management responsibilities, including project scope development, cost estimation, staff resource identification, implementation oversight, budget tracking, and completion of administrative requirements
Coordinate multidisciplinary VHB and subcontracted project teams
Ensure quality control of environmental permit deliverables for projects
Skills & Abilities
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Exceptional attention to details, planning, and quality
Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others
Must be a highly motivated self-starter
Must demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
Qualifications
BS in planning, natural resources, environmental science, environmental engineering, biological science, or related field with a Master's Degree preferred.
5+ years of professional environmental compliance consulting experience, with a focus in the offshore wind sector in the Northeast region
Client management experience
Relevant environmental project management experience
Understanding of offshore wind energy development and the market
Knowledge of federal and New York/New Jersey state environmental regulations and permitting, NEPA compliance, and the BOEM process
Knowledge of federal and state energy siting processes
Please submit applications online.
New employees will be onboarded virtually and begin their employment from home. We are in the process of planning for a safe return to the workplace in alignment with government and CDC guidelines.
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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VHB's New York City office, named to Crain's New York Business 100 Best Places to Work in New York City, is seeking a Deputy Project Manager/Environmental Scientist to join our growing energy practice.
About Us
WE ARE VHB-a passionate team of engineers, scientists, planners, surveyors and designers tackling exciting challenges in the transportation, real estate, institutional, applied technology, and energy industries-serving a range of public- and private-sector clients. At VHB, we are dedicated to improving mobility, enhancing communities, and balancing development and infrastructure needs with environmental stewardship.
We are creative problem-solvers
We work hard, and we give back
We like our colleagues, and we love Mondays (really)
We are diverse, caring, welcoming, and fun!
VHB has consistently been rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!
About the Position
Deputy Project Manager/Environmental Scientist | New York City, NY
Responsibilities
Coordinate local, state, and federal permitting processes for offshore wind energy projects, with a particular focus on preparation of permit applications, BOEM Site Assessment and Construction and Operations Plans, Environmental Impact Statements, and technical studies and terrestrial and marine surveys
Coordinate stakeholder outreach and engagement, including public meetings, tribal, federal and state agency consultation and coordination, and public comment-response tracking
Support the Project Manager to perform project management responsibilities, including project scope development, cost estimation, staff resource identification, implementation oversight, budget tracking, and completion of administrative requirements
Coordinate multidisciplinary VHB and subcontracted project teams
Ensure quality control of environmental permit deliverables for projects
Skills & Abilities
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Exceptional attention to details, planning, and quality
Team-oriented with strong capability to motivate others
Must be a highly motivated self-starter
Must demonstrate superior ability in collaborative problem solving with stakeholders, clients, and teammates
Qualifications
BS in planning, natural resources, environmental science, environmental engineering, biological science, or related field with a Master's Degree preferred.
5+ years of professional environmental compliance consulting experience, with a focus in the offshore wind sector in the Northeast region
Client management experience
Relevant environmental project management experience
Understanding of offshore wind energy development and the market
Knowledge of federal and New York/New Jersey state environmental regulations and permitting, NEPA compliance, and the BOEM process
Knowledge of federal and state energy siting processes
Please submit applications online.
New employees will be onboarded virtually and begin their employment from home. We are in the process of planning for a safe return to the workplace in alignment with government and CDC guidelines.
VHB is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
#LI-KM1
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