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Water Resource Engineer (Williamsville, NY, Buffalo, NY, Albany, NY, Rochester, NY, Syracuse, NY):

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

Wendel is currently seeking a Water Resource Engineer who will manage environmental regulatory compliance programs, permitting and reporting. The Water Resource Engineer will provide leadership on projects with responsibility for developing site or project compliance strategy, performing as a liaison within the company and with regulators; planning, scheduling, and executing programs while demonstrating a high degree of judgement, expertise, and leadership in the field. This hybrid position can be out of any of the Wendel offices located in NYS.

This is the right position for you if:

• You are experienced in all aspects of field investigation (drafting work plans, permitting, coordinating field teams and subcontractors, and sample collection), data evaluation, report writing, and client communication.
• You are passionate towards Engineering design for environmental projects, including preparation of drawings, specifications, calculations, and other design deliverables, and developing operation, maintenance, and monitoring plans.
• You truly enjoy project management work.
• You are great with client relations and your communication skills are top notch.
• You can review and interpret regulations and obtain the correct permits.
• Ensuring compliance with DOE, other federal, state, and local environmental regulations, and requirements by developing plans and objectives which provide for project conformance is exciting to you.
• You are able to travel to job sites and work outside of the office setting some of the time, conducting site and subsurface monitoring for environmental projects, operation & maintenance of remediation systems, as well as monitoring contractor activities during construction.

You will have:

• Experience with the full range of an environmental project lifecycle, including feasibility studies, conceptual design, budgetary cost development, detailed design, and contractor selection.
• Experience with remediation systems, including water pumping and treatment, vapor extraction, construction dewatering, permitting and contractor management.
• Experience with restoration projects.
• BA/BS degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Natural Sciences.
• A PE License is not required but desired.
• Mastery knowledge of environmental compliance.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.
• Experience with industry specific software applications including HEC-RAS, HydroCAD and SWMM.
• Demonstrated experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater and site design.

What we offer:

• Competitive six figure salary.
• Company ownership potential.
• Employee focused company culture and work environment.
• Great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, & generous PTO.
• Professional development, wellness programs, cell-phone stipend, and more.
• A productive hybrid work environment and true Work-Life balance.

Salary Range: $100,000 – $ 120,000.

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, pregnancy, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

Landscape Architect (Buffalo, NY, Rochester, NY):

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you.

Wendel is growing and looking to hire an energetic, passionate Landscape Architect capable of adding to the positive energy that exists within our team. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment on a wide variety of project types, large and small, public and private, with similarly driven colleagues, we invite you to apply.

Candidates should be self-motivated, driven, and comfortable working within a collaborative studio and office culture. You will help build strong relationships with clients and agencies and efficiently coordinate with other design team members to solve design challenges. You will be expected to contribute in all phases of project work: from concept development and graphics production, to construction documentation and administration. We have a sincere commitment to giving responsibility to design professionals in order to build proficiency and confidence within the field of landscape architecture with ample opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications:

• You should have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited University in Landscape Architecture.
• You should have a firm foundation in computer aided design and graphics applications including AutoCAD, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite, Vectorworks and Microsoft Office.
• You have strong design, communication and hand graphics skills to support our experienced and diversely talented Landscape Architecture group.

Please attach your portfolio when applying.

What we offer:

• Amazing company culture and work environment.
• Great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, & generous PTO with 9 paid holidays.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Career advancement opportunities with Career Development Plans.
• A true Work-Life balance.
• Competitive salary.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness Programs.

Salary Range: $65,000 – $85,000.

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Salary offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.

Spring/Summer 2024 Internship – Planner (Buffalo, NY, Williamsville, NY):

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then an internship at Wendel is the right move for you!

Wendel is looking to hire an enthusiastic Planning Intern to work directly with our Planning team. Intern will be based in the Williamsville office, with occasional work out of the Downtown Buffalo office. Our internship program provides hands-on practical experience for students while potentially developing the individual to take on a full-time role with Wendel post-graduation.

Job Purpose: 

Assist our team of Planners with SEQR documentation, municipal project review, solar project review, and preparation of comprehensive plans and other planning documents. There will also be an opportunity to attend public meetings as well as municipal and private client meetings.

Requirements: 

• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in planning or a related field at an accredited institution.
• Preference given to students with undergraduate experience in planning-related fields.
• Excellent PC skills. Microsoft office skills are a must. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a bonus.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in-office and travel to night meetings
• Strong desire to learn and grow.
• Commitment to a team-oriented approach.
• Strong ability to flex between project types.

What We Offer:

• A team that is open to sharing ideas and asking questions.
• Paid Internship.
• Flexible schedule.
• Amazing company culture and work environment.
• Opportunity to incorporate classroom learning into professional, real-world situations.

Hourly Pay Range: $18 – $ 20

Hours per week: 20-40 based on applicant’s current schedule.

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Rate offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The rate offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.

Spring/ Summer 2024 Internship – Sustainability Specialist (Buffalo, NY, Williamsville, NY):

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then an internship at Wendel is the right move for you!

Wendel is looking to hire an enthusiastic future Sustainability Specialist to intern in our Buffalo or Williamsville, NY office. This intern will work directly within our Architecture team focusing on sustainability driven goals and requirements across projects from all sectors. Our internship program provides hands-on practical experience for students while potentially developing the individual to take on a full-time role with Wendel post-graduation.

Internship Purpose:

• Help to grow Wendel’s responsibility and portfolio build-up of projects as we continue to grow and be leaders in climate stewardship.
• Work on real life projects across all Client Sectors, including but not limited to Public Safety, Transit, K-12, Private Development, and State and Local Government.
• Serve as a resource to project design teams as it relates to sustainability.
• Work closely with project teams to improve efficiencies, build long-term goals, and support the successful execution of projects.
• Serve as or support designated LEED Administrator overseeing LEED process, application, and program management from design through construction.
• Learn and provide simple box predictive modelling for energy and water efficiency.
• Support internal initiatives to include Cove, AIA 2030, Core 4, Sustainable Material Library, and Stewards of the Environment.
• Support corporate reporting to include the annual sustainability report, APTA, SBR and EUISSCA – NYPA.

Requirements: 

• A student that has a clear and demonstrable interest in sustainability as a specialty within the built environment.
• Currently pursuing an Architecture degree, while focusing on environmental stewardship and occupant health & well-being.
• Future enrollment in a professional license program (AXP).
• Occasionally attend industry events.
• Strong desire to learn and grow.
• Background knowledge / familiarity with LEED Online.
• Excellent emotional intelligence and communication abilities.
• Strong customer service, and collaboration skills with an ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills, especially under difficult circumstances.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Commitment to a team-oriented approach.
• Strong ability to flex between project types.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites, Revit, and AutoCAD.

What we offer:

• An internship for a student who is comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions.
• Paid Internship.
• Flexible schedule.
• Amazing company culture and work environment.
• Opportunity to incorporate classroom learning into professional, real-world situations.

Hourly Pay Range: $19 – $ 22

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfect with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. Rate offered will be determined based the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The rate offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Wendel is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.