Senior Environmental Planner

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 30+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; prioritizes wellbeing, health and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a part-time Senior Environmental Planner to join its collaborative team in New York City and expand the firm's growing Land Use Planning practice in the metropolitan area. 

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate land development and other types of projects and client deliverables to identify procedural obstacles and resolutions, with respect to local land use/zoning regulations, and city/state environmental regulations;
• Review technical procedures and CEQR/SEQRA/NEPA work products; provide quality assurance and quality control;
• Provide strategic guidance to clients and Langan team on regulatory process involving land use approvals;
• Develop new business relationships and expand existing business relationships; develop and/or review scope and fee proposals; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited environmental or urban planning program or an equivalent program of study;
• Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP);
• Minimum of 15 years total experience. A combination of private and public sector is desirable;
• Proven knowledge of environmental review and permitting at all governmental levels, including the federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); the New York State Environmental Quality Act (SEQRA); and the procedures to implement SEQRA in New York State (SEQR) and New York City (CEQR);
• Comprehensive understanding of how CEQR relates to other NYC procedures and processes such as variances, special permits, funding, fair share, and especially the city’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP);
• Demonstrated track record of working with New York City agencies;
• Significant experience managing multidisciplinary environmental-review project teams, including subconsultants;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities; and
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave; 401(k)/Roth with company match; paid time off including parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents and values diverse backgrounds. Langan promotes a positive work environment of in