Environmental Project Legal Support Services

The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) is seeking the services of a consultant(s) to provide legal services related to pre-litigation environmental matters. The contracted counsel will provide support on environmental aspects of project planning on a case-by-case basis to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. The contracted counsel will also provide support in reviewing and representing the Department in Department of Public Service power siting applications involving the Department’s right-of-way, including applications for generating facilities and transmission facilities for renewable energy. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing legal services related to pre-litigation environmental matters • Supporting environmental aspects of project planning • Ensuring compliance with federal and state laws • Reviewing and representing the Department in Department of Public Service power siting applications • Providing support for generating facilities and transmission facilities for renewable energy