Project Environmental Scientist

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 50+ 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 fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; 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 an Environmental Project Scientist to join its collaborative team in Parsippany, NJ.  This individual will serve a key function in conducting engineering research and analysis, as well as complex analyses of broader engineering and environmental projects.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of top-notch professionals in a variety of geographic areas and regulatory programs, and to collaborate and learn from our multi-disciplinary team of site/civil, geotechnical, survey, and landscape architect professionals on landmark land development projects. We support lifelong learning, career progression, and engagement in outside professional organizations.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage environmental investigation and remediation projects;
• Effectively organize, write and edit draft proposals, reports and other documents; 
• Perform complex analyses for environmental projects;
• Develop task and project budgets and schedule and perform task and project administrative activities, including preparing progress reports and reviewing project billings;
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments. Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Environmental projects. Participate in interviewing and hiring staff;
• Interface effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others;
• Supervise field activities and make interpretations of findings, ensuring that data collection and laboratory analyses are completed correctly, within budget, and on time;
• Interface effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Environmental Engineering. Master’s degree a plus;
• 6+ years of related work experience;
• Proficiency in environmental due diligence;
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software.  Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative and technical analyses;
• Hazwoper training, maintenance of annual physical and respirator fit test, and annual 8-hr. Hazwoper re-certification;
• Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements;
• Excellent public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
• Ability to multi-task effectively, manage multiple projects and clients, develop and manage project budgets, and effectively manage and coach staff; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

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