Senior Environmental & Wetlands Permitting Specialist

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Environmental & Wetlands Permitting Specialist in New York. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

• Prepare and manage federal, state, and local wetland and waterway permit applications, including USACE Section 404/10, NYSDEC Article 15/24, 401 WQC, Tidal/Coastal permitting, and NYC agency requirements.
• Lead wetlands delineations, impact assessments, functional evaluations, and mitigation/restoration planning for capital and infrastructure projects.
• Support NYC DDC, NYCDEP, NYC Parks, and other City agencies by developing CEQR‑compliant documentation, EAS/EIS chapters, and project‑specific environmental technical memoranda.
• Coordinate closely with NYC agencies on project designs, wetland impacts, ecological enhancements, shoreline treatments, and mitigation requirements.
• Prepare coastal zone consistency documentation, site plan reviews, and Waterfront Revitalization Program (WRP) submissions for City and State approvals.
• Develop wetland restoration and habitat enhancement concepts, planting plans, and monitoring requirements for City infrastructure and resiliency projects.
• Engage with regulatory agencies (USACE, NYSDEC, NYCDEP, NYC Parks, USCG) to facilitate reviews, respond to comments, and support project approvals.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field.
• 5 to 7 years of experience working as an environmental scientist and completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and impact assessments, and/or construction monitoring.
• Prior experience with GIS software and Trimble GPS units and ability to use technology for data collection.
• Possess demonstrated skills with specific ecosystem, habitat, and/or applicable species experience required.
• Working knowledge and experience with State and Federal protection regulations, guidelines, and consulting processes pertaining to the specific environmental science position.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to technical reports, preparing environmental impact evaluations, siting reports, and environmental permit applications, including field surveys and reporting, and resource and impact evaluations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting NEPA / CEQA / other analysis and preparation of associated documentation.
• Project management experience with small to mid‑level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non‑scientific audience.
• Highly capable self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Developed critical thinking and problem‑solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

• Strong knowledge of federal, NYSDEC, and NYC wetland/coastal permitting processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with NYC capital project workflows (DDC, DEP, Parks), including design milestones, environmental reviews, and agency coordination.
• Experience with wetland delineations, ecological assessment methods, mitigation/restoration planning, and shoreline/coastal site design.
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