Assistant Engineer - Environmental

Overview

Ranked among the nation's top Construction Managers by Engineering News-Record, The LiRo Group provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions for a broad range of public and private sector clients.

Our continued growth has created an immediate need for an Office Engineer located in Albany, NY.

Division of Environmental Programs & Climate Initiatives within OGS Design & Construction

The client for this project is for the NYS Office of General Services (OGS).

Please provide references upon resume submission. 

Responsibilities

• • Lead the collection of Environmental Project Declarations (EPDs) for construction projects within OGS D&C’s portfolio.
  • Maintain database of EPDs collected on construction projects within OGS D&C’s portfolio.
  • Communicate among a wide range of groups and individuals involved in a project to ensure EPD submittals are completed accurately.
  • Consult with D&C Project Managers, D&C Team Leaders, consultant architects and engineers regarding EPD submittals.
  • Provide feedback to supervisor regarding improvements to EPD collection process based on experience leading and maintaining the database.
  • Represent the Division of EPCI as a stakeholder in the EO22 Embodied Carbon Working Group, with support from supervisor.
  • Keep up to date on industry trends related to embodied carbon for asphalt, concrete, glass, and steel.
  • Assist in developing internal guidance documents related to implementation of the EO22 Embodied Carbon Guidance, Buy Clean Concrete Guidelines, and other future related initiatives.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree for architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, building science, engineering, engineering technology, construction technology, construction management, environmental sciences, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in construction involving multiple phases of large-scale building/rehabilitation, with sufficient knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents.
• Professional experience in preparing, implementing or reviewing plans and technical specifications, coordinating and communicating with construction material manufacturers and suppliers, and document control.
• Experience advancing initiatives from development through implementation and completion.
• Demonstrates an interest in advancing sustainability and resiliency within the built environment.
• Ability to take direction from project managers and mentors to execute project assignments.
• Ability to work within inter-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot process based challenges and technical issues.
• Competent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic technical writing proficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Access including, but not limited to, database development and data collection.
• Envision, Well-Building or LEED certification is a plus.

- Please visit our website for all of our career opportunities at https://careers-liro.icims.com

- Compensation:  Min: $31.00 - Max: $40.00

- 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.  Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate's qualifications and location.  

- Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

The LiRo Group 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.

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