Environmental Specialist

Company Overview

Ranked among the Largest Engineering Firms in the New York Area by Crain’s New York Business, 2022, Naik adheres to the highest standards of our profession’s ethics and conduct. Award winner of the Top Workplace NJ & NYC 2024, Top Design Firms NY & NJ 2024, Top Workplace for Appreciation, Employee Well-Being and Professional Development 2024, Top Workplaces USA 2023, Crains New York Business Best Places to Work in NYC 2023, NYC Top Workplaces 2023, NY Business Largest Engineering Firms 2022, our motivated staff is encouraged to freely contribute to the team’s success by working together to achieve common goals.

A great place to work and grow, Naik Group is a dynamic, multi-discipline engineering company with offices in New York and New Jersey. Our continued growth in this highly competitive market is evidence of the trust and value clients place in our services’ quality and timeliness. Included in the full range of professional services we offer are Bridge/ Structural Design & Inspection, Highway/Roadway Engineering, Civil/Site Engineering, Traffic Engineering/ITS, Utility Engineering, Construction Management & Inspection, Design Build, Survey, Right of Way, and High Definition 3-D Laser Scanning. Our principals take considerable pride in their approach to the firm’s management, offering services like that of a large organization while demonstrating the personal client and consultant relationship of a small firm.

As a key member of our Team, you will be expected to live our values - Individuality, Inclusion, Intuition, Invention, and Inspiration by representing the Naik brand through our exemplary leadership style and behaviors.

Environmental Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance, permitting, and sustainability efforts on large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental regulations, permitting processes, and construction oversight to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement site-specific environmental procedures and plans to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and assess the Design-Builder’s adherence to environmental regulations, contractual requirements, and best practices.
• Conduct environmental sampling and data collection for air, soil, water, and other materials for scientific analysis.
• Manage compliance documentation, including federal and state environmental approvals and permits.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, including federal and New York State entities, to facilitate permitting and compliance processes.
• Identify and mitigate environmental risks through proactive monitoring and corrective actions.
• Oversee hazardous materials management, including asbestos and lead testing, abatement procedures, and waste disposal.
• Support sustainability initiatives, waste reduction strategies, and best environmental practices in project execution.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Technology, or a related field. Equivalent of 8 years in a similar role may be considered.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in environmental compliance, permitting, design, and construction management for large-scale transportation or infrastructure projects.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of federal and New York State environmental regulations and permitting processes. Experience working with NYCT, NYCDEP, and other regulatory agencies.
• Certifications & Training:
• NYSDOL Asbestos Supervisor Certification
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
• Lead Abatement Certification (SSPC C5 or C3)
• NYCT Track Safety Training
• Preferred Certifications:
• NACE Certification
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)
• NYC DEP Certified Asbestos Investigator
• NYS/EPA Certified Lead Risk Assessor/Inspector
• NYS DOL/EPA AHERA Inspector, Project Monitor and Air Sampling Technician

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can navigate complex regulatory landscapes while ensuring environmental integrity and compliance on critical infrastructure projects.

Hours:

• Hours are specific to the positions.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Pet insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Company paid STD/LTD
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health reimbursement account

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $125,000 - $185,000