Environmental Specialist _ BID Position

It has been more than 60 years since SYSTRA has garnered expertise that spans the entire spectrum of Mass Rapid Transit System. SYSTRA India's valuable presence in India roots back to 1957, where SYSTRA worked on the electrification of Indian Railways. Our technical excellence, holistic approach and the tremendous talent provides a career that puts people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency.Understand better who we are by visiting ContextIn India, SYSTRA is an international consulting and engineering company operating in the fields of Metros, High Speed Rail, Railways, Roads, Buildings, Urban planning, and Water Infrastructure for public and private organizations.Our unique expertise is backed with a reputation built through technical excellence delivered on projects. Our fully integrated services are tailored to plan and manage projects using proven best practices. SYSTRA's urban planning work is based on an integrated vision of mobility. We assess all relevant issues right from the start of project development, including current and future travel requirements, urban planning, economic and social development, and environmental protection.SYSTRA has completed 17,000+ Square kilometer of Statutory Master Planning and 15+ City Development Plans (CDPs).We are seeking applications for the position of Environmental Specialist for GIS based Master Plan in Andhra Pradesh.Missions/Main DutiesEnvironmental Strategy & PlanningPrepare and integrate Strategic Environment Plans into urban and regional development projects.Advise on best practices for sustainable and resilient urban development, focusing on minimizing environmental impact.Environmental Impact Assessment & ManagementConduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for area development projects, following national/international standards and regulations.Prepare and implement Environmental Management Plans (EMP), ensuring the mitigation of adverse environmental impacts during both construction and operation phases.Monitor compliance with environmental policies and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.Policy Compliance & SafeguardsEnsure all project activities adhere to the safeguard policies and standards of both national and international funding agencies (such as World Bank, ADB, etc.).Provide expertise in environmental legislation, permitting processes, and sector-specific environmental guidelines.Stakeholder EngagementLiaise with regulatory authorities, project stakeholders, local communities, and consultants for data collection, permit acquisition, and public consultations.Organize and participate in stakeholder consultations, environmental public hearings, and disclosure activities.Reporting & DocumentationPrepare technical reports and environmental documentation, including guidelines, checklists, and compliance statements.Contribute to planning and design documents by integrating environmental considerations and recommendations.Profile/SkillsMaster's degree in environmental planning, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field from an accredited college/university.Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with a strong track record in preparing Strategic Environment Plans, EIAs, and EMPs for area development or urban/regional planning projects.Proficiency and familiarity with safeguard policies of national and international funding agencies.We commit to put people who join us at the heart of improving transportation and urban infrastructure efficiency. As we are growing, this is time to be a part of this challenging adventure. It's not a job - it's a career