Senior Technical Specialist – Hydrologic – Rail / Transit / Tunnel
| Company | Parsons |
|---|---|
| Location | Newark, NJ, USA, New York, NY, USA |
| Salary | $83300 – $168700 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5 to 8+ years experience and Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Planning/Policy, or related field; Master’s degree in Environmental Science or Sustainability preferred.
- LEED and ENV SP credentials are highly preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in data collection, analysis, and KPI reporting for large-scale projects.
- Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks such as Envision, LEED, GRI and CDP.
- Strong technical knowledge of sustainability standards and practices in the design and construction of infrastructure projects.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and project management skills.
- Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Experience in environmental engineering, sustainability, or related roles, preferably in infrastructure projects (especially with embodied carbon assessment).
Responsibilities
- Lead the collection of design- and construction-phase data to track sustainability performance, including metrics such as embodied carbon, waste diversion rates, and energy efficiency.
- Develop and manage comprehensive Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports, and dashboards for internal leadership and external stakeholders, including contributions to ESG reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, CDP).
- Analyze sustainability data to provide actionable insights and inform progress toward project sustainability goals.
- Collaborate with the design team to document sustainability measures for Envision credits and compliance.
- Partner with construction contractors to integrate sustainability requirements into construction practices and documentation.
- Review construction submittals for compliance with Envision and other sustainability requirements, ensuring timely documentation for certification purposes.
- Coordinate the submission of design and construction documentation to the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) for verification.
- Collaborate with external partners, including contractors and sustainability consultants, to ensure alignment on sustainability goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Environmental Science or Sustainability preferred.
- LEED and ENV SP credentials are highly preferred.