Environmental Engineer, EIT

Help protect the natural environment and public health for the communities of New York by joining NEIWPCC as an Environmental Engineer to oversee an administrative consent order to abate combined sewer overflows (CSO) within the New York City watershed.

What You’ll Do

As a NEIWPCC Environmental Engineer, you will:

• Conduct monthly field inspections of active construction projects to monitor compliance in accordance with CSO Order milestones and prepare inspection reports documenting the status of construction and any issues that might impact timely completion of projects.
• Complete comprehensive technical reviews of and develop detailed comments on final design plans and prepare technical memoranda and presentations related to the program.
• Participate in planning and design meetings, progress meetings, public information meetings, settlement negotiations, and other meetings as requested by internal and external partners.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have a passion and interest in preserving and advancing water quality. We are seeking candidates with:

• A bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil, chemical, or mechanical engineering or related field with five years of technical or professional experience.
• Engineer-in-Training Certificate or willingness to take the FE exam to obtain one.
• Knowledge of wastewater collection system and treatment plant engineering design and operation practices.
• Knowledge of USEPA and NYSDEC wastewater, stormwater, and CSO rules and regulations and experience working with federal, state, or local water/wastewater agencies.

Position Logistics

This full-time NEIWPCC position will work 7.5 hours per day and is based in Albany, NY. Duties will be performed largely in an office setting with occasional travel to and from construction sites or meetings in New York City, for which a valid driver’s license and access to own transportation are required. After six months, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, subject to approval and program needs.

What We Offer

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $75,000-$90,000. NEIWPCC offers an outstanding comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

• 75% premium coverage for employee and family PPO health plan with dental and vision.
• Yearly retirement contribution of 10% of annual base salary, regardless of employee contribution.
• 15 paid vacation and 15 paid sick days that rollover, as well as paid holidays and volunteer leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development funding opportunities.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

To Apply

Submit your cover letter and resume by email to jobs@neiwpcc.org. Please reference #24-NY-IEM-002 in the email subject line. The application deadline is July 7, 2024. Accepting applications until the position is filled. A full position description and benefits listing may be viewed at: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/careers.

About NEIWPCC

NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across shared regions, ecosystems, and areas of expertise. Our mission is to advance clean water in the Northeast through collaboration with, and service to, our member states.

NEIWPCC’s Diversity Commitment

NEIWPCC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. NEIWPCC is an equal opportunity employer, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical and mental disability, ancestry, genetic information, age, political or union affiliation, pregnancy or related medical conditions, military service or application for military service, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by applicable law. Physical or mental disabilities will be considered only as they may relate to the candidate’s ability to fulfill bona fide job requirements. This policy refers to all personnel practices including employee recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, training, disciplining, terminating and all other conditions. Read more about NEIWPCC’s commitment to diversity here: https://neiwpcc.org/about-us/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/.