Sr Environmental Planner
Company: The LiRo Group
Location: Albany
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Sr Environmental Planner US-NY-Albany Job ID: 2026-3250 Type:
Regular Full-Time of Openings: 1 Category: Environmental LiRo-Hill
Overview We are looking for a Sr. Environmental Planner based in
Albany, NY. The client for this role is the NYS Office of General
Services (OGS) Liro-Hill is ranked among the nation's top A/E firms
by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction
management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program
management solutions. You can become part of an organization that
has a strong track record and is looking to strengthen
relationships and capabilities to continue being a trusted resource
for our clients in the public and private sector. We are proud to
be known as an “Integrated Construction, Design and Technology
Solutions” firm and we have delivered on that label time and again.
Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent
company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated
a portion of the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in
the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and
cost-effective team to serve clients. LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person
firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston
and Edison , NJ. Responsibilities Complete environmental permitting
for multiple projects varying in complexity from a SEQR short form
to Joint Applications with multiple regulatory agency approvals.
Track and coordinate permit timelines to meet project needs and
provide administrative support for all phases. Oversee upcoming and
future projects where environmental review or compliance with
regulatory or environmental regulations will require processing of
permits Coordinate environmental impact assessments such as SEQRA.
Conduct all environmental procedural requirements for advancing and
expediting environmental studies/analyses associated with
Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments
(EAs), and other documents associated with projects. Manage
consultant deliverables for environmental aspects of State
projects, including Endangered Species, Ecology, Energy, air/Noise,
Visual and Environmental Justice. Participate in project meetings
with department staff, consultants, and environmental regulatory
and advisory agencies and assist with preparation of written
communication/notices. Work closely with the US Fish and Wildlife
Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, NYS Department of State, and
NYS Office of General Services regarding permit applications with
which they are also involved. Represent the Design and Construction
on environmental matters when interacting with federal and state
environmental regulatory agencies and groups. Assist with the
preparation of environmental permit applications and other
approvals. Qualifications Minimum of eight (8) years of experience
in NYS SEQR and Army Corp Permitting, a master’s degree may
substitute for 2 years of experience. Work experience in NYS within
the past 2 years and fluent with current NYS environmental
regulations, experience with acquiring permits for NYS agencies
preferred. Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership
skills with the ability to manage a portfolio of multiple projects.
Candidate must have a degree from an accredited college in
Environmental Science or Planning, Architecture, Engineering,
Landscape Architecture, or related program. Experience coordinating
with designers and NYS and federal regulatory agencies. Work
experience "having a substantial relationship to environmental
analysis" meaning that at least 50% of the time is spent preparing
and/or reviewing NYS SEQR environmental impact statements;
providing consultation on NYS and federal environmental impact
laws, rules and regulations; or conducting office evaluations and
field investigations in conjunction with such multi-disciplinary
environmental regulatory programs as water quality, wetlands, air
quality, solid and hazardous waste management, and mining. We offer
a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, and a
positive work environment Compensation range: Min: $120,000/yr -
Max: $150,000/yr The range provided is the salary that the firm in
good faith believes at the time of this posting is willing to pay
for the advertised position. Candidate must be authorized to work
in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available for this
role. LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry,
marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not
be discriminated against on the basis of disability. LI-CM1 ID22
ZR22 PI9d93a885cab6-37456-39433044
Keywords: The LiRo Group, Bridgeport , Sr Environmental Planner, Construction , Albany, Connecticut
