Environmental Planner / Environmental Scientist

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Planner/Scientist to join our growing team in our Melville office. This position offers the opportunity to manage complex environmental review projects, work directly with clients and regulatory agencies, mentor junior staff, and contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact communities and the environment.

Position Overview The Environmental Scientist is a technical professional responsible for environmental impact analysis, regulatory compliance, and preparation of environmental review documentation pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and, where applicable, City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR). This position emphasizes scientific and technical environmental analysis, impact assessment, and regulatory coordination and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of environmental review projects and technical analyses from project initiation through completion.
• Perform environmental and zoning regulatory analyses.
• Prepare and oversee technical sections of Environmental Impact Statements (DEIS/FEIS), Environmental Assessments, and related environmental review documents.
• Conduct environmental analyses involving natural resources, wetlands, water resources, ecological systems, land use compatibility, and cumulative impacts.
• Coordinate and review technical studies prepared by subconsultants and subject matter experts.
• Identify potential environmental impacts and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance efforts under applicable state and federal programs.
• Prepare technical reports with appropriate exhibits, maps, and graphics.
• Work directly with clients, municipal boards, regulatory agencies, and project teams.
• Participate in public meetings and hearings and assist with responses to agency and public comments.
• Mentor and supervise junior environmental staff and provide quality control review of technical work products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Environmental Policy, Geology, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience, 5 or more years preferred.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or managing environmental review documents under SEQRA and/or NEPA; CEQR experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of New York environmental regulations, permitting processes, and environmental review procedures.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams and managing project schedules and budgets.
• Excellent technical writing, analytical, research, and organizational skills.
• Experience presenting before municipal boards, agencies, or at public hearings is desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with GIS and environmental data analysis tools is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments in a collaborative consulting environment.