Principal Environmental Specialist

NV5 is a provider of engineering and consulting services to public and private sector clients, delivering solutions through six business verticals: Testing, Inspection & Consulting; Infrastructure; Utility Services; Environmental Health Sciences; Buildings & Program Management; and Geospatial Technology. With offices nationwide and abroad, NV5 helps clients plan, design, build, test, certify, and operate projects that improve the communities where we live and work.

As engineers, architects, construction/program managers, environmental professionals and beyond, we play a significant role in shaping our communities through the services we provide. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals to join our team focused on Delivering Solutions and Improving Lives.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Principal Environmental Specialist to join our Ecology group in Parsippany, New Jersey.   This position provides excellent growth opportunity for candidates to work with a team of diverse professionals on a variety of projects in the public and private sector.  The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience in:

• Manage project/task budgets and deadlines
• Managing complex environmental projects
• Prepare environmental permits in New Jersey/New York
• Prepare proposals and project budgets; assist with marketing and Business Development
• Lead wetland field investigations, delineations and functional value assessments.
• Lead threatened and endangered floral and faunal habitat assessments and targeted species surveys.
• Prepare technical studies and reports.
• Prepare wetland and ecological permit applications in accordance with Federal and state requirements with emphasis on New York and New Jersey regulations.
• Prepare NEPA and NJ Executive Order 215 EIS, EA and CED documents
• Compile scope and fee for projects and or tasks
• Assign tasks, communicate task expectations, and track status of assigned tasks
• Complete project tasks within deadlines and work within allotted project budgets.
• Responsible for QA/QC process.
• Monitor and manage project finances monthly.
• Assist with mentoring junior environmental staff
• Market NV5 environmental capabilities

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, ecology, botany, wildlife management, natural resources, or related field.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Certified Wildlife Biologist or Professional Wetland Scientist preferred, but not required.
• Strong northeastern flora and fauna identification skills.
• Applicants must be capable of leading wetland delineations.
• Applicants should be able to lead threatened and endangered species habitat assessments and targeted surveys.
• Experience with US Army Corps of Engineers, New Jersey and New York permitting.
• Experience working on NYDOT and NJDOT projects preferable.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Experience in managing junior staff, tasks and projects
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license prior to employment

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

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The pay range for this New York position is $80,000- $100,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided in accordance with NY Senate Bill S1326. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, creed, citizenship status, ancestry, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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