Permitting Compliance Specialist Gateway

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Role description:

Arcadis is seeking a highly skilled and motivatedPermitting Compliance Specialistto support one of themost iconic and consequential infrastructure initiatives in the United States the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP).In this role you will oversee the coordination implementation and monitoring of compliance with federal state and local permits regulations and project-specific environmental commitments. This position requires strong organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple disciplines to ensure the projects environmental stewardship and regulatory obligations are met.

We are working in partnership with Parsons and Mace as part of theMPA Delivery Partner team selected by the Gateway Development Commission to deliver this transformative project. The HTP is a critical component of the broader Gateway Program one of the most ambitious and impactful transportation initiatives in the nation and is designed to strengthen mobility enhance resiliency and ensure the long-term reliability of the Northeast Corridor.

The project encompasses the construction of a new two-track rail tunnel beneath the Hudson River along with the full rehabilitation of the existing 113-year-old North River Tunnel. This vital infrastructure supports more than 200000 daily passengers via Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT and serves as a backbone for economic activity and connectivity between New York and New Jersey.

This is more than just a job its a once-in-a-generation opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure programthat will reshape rail transportation drive sustainable economic growth and improve regional accessibility for millions. As part of this high-performing multidisciplinary team you will help deliver excellence on one of the most technically complex and high-profile projects in the world.

If youre seeking to make a meaningful lasting impact while advancing your career alongside some of the best minds in the industry this is your moment.

Role Accountabilities:

Permitting and Regulatory Compliance

• Support the management and tracking of all project permits approvals and regulatory requirements including compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) commitments.
• Ensure adherence to federal state and local environmental regulations including those from agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EPA and New Jersey Departments of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).
• Serve as the primary liaison between the project team and regulatory agencies to address permitting and compliance issues.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to project teams contractors and consultants regarding permitting requirements.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Support the development and implementation compliance monitoring protocols to ensure all project activities align with environmental commitments and permit conditions.
• Support the preparation of and submit compliance reports to regulatory agencies as required by permits and project agreements.
• Maintain detailed records of all permitting and compliance activities ensuring documentation is accurate and accessible.

Collaboration and Communication

• Coordinate closely with engineering construction environmental and legal teams to ensure permitting requirements are integrated into project planning and execution.
• Support the communication of permitting and compliance expectations to contractors and subcontractors ensuring proper training and understanding of obligations.
• Proactively identify potential compliance risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with regulatory agencies stakeholders and community groups to address permitting and compliance concerns.
• Support public outreach efforts related to environmental and permitting aspects of the project.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science Environmental Engineering Natural Resource Management or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in environmental permitting compliance management or related roles on large-scale infrastructure projects.

Key Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of federal state and local environmental laws and regulations including NEPA Clean Water Act Clean Air Act Endangered Species Act and other applicable statutes.
• Experience with permit applications environmental reviews and compliance monitoring processes.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and presentations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance tracking software/tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing permitting and compliance for large-scale transportation or infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with permitting processes in New York and New Jersey.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical dental and vision EAP 401K STD LTD AD&D life insurance paid parental leave reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per salary range for this position is $125000 - $180000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience education budget internal equity project and location.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

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