Environmental Field Technician

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 74,676,940 - 103,154,688; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Military leave

Job summary

Langan is seeking an experienced Environmental Field Technician to join its team in New York City or Melville, Long Island. This role supports environmental field work by collecting data, documenting material handling, and assisting a large‑scale construction project in Lower Manhattan.

You will work with a multi‑disciplinary team of site/civil, geotechnical, and environmental professionals, travel to job sites as required, and perform duties from monitoring to reporting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret and understand community air monitoring data and coordinate response actions with site contractors.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Analytical judgment

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

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 experienced Environmental Field Technician to join its collaborative team in New York City or Melville, Long Island. This individual will serve a key function in assisting in environmental field work by collecting field data, documenting material handling and disposal, and supporting a dynamic large‑scale construction project in Lower Manhattan. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of top‑notch professionals and to collaborate and learn from our multi‑disciplinary team of site/civil, geotechnical, and environmental professionals on a high‑profile project in Lower Manhattan.

Job Responsibilities

• Review, interpret and understand community air monitoring data and coordinate response actions with site contractors;
• Track and log disposal of excavated materials of varying contaminant profiles and import of environmentally clean backfill
• Assist with conducting various types of environmental monitoring (water, air, asbestos, lead) using basic field instruments;
• Collaborate with other on‑site Langan personnel (e.g., geotechnical inspectors);
• Operate and maintain various remedial systems, such as drills, pumps, electrical equipment;
• Assemble and maintain field equipment and systems; inspect equipment and troubleshoot as necessary;
• Produce timely and detailed service reports; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred;
• HAZWOPER Certification, maintenance of annual physical and respirator fit test, annual HAZWOPER 8 hr. recertification, as required;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word;
• 2+ years’ prior related experience required;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to multi‑task effectively;
• Excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
• Ability to work well individually and within groups;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Valid driver’s license in good standing;
• Availability to work during day (7:00 am to 3:00 pm) or evening (3:00 pm to 11:00 pm) work shifts; and
• Primary job site will be in Lower Manhattan; applicants should be able to travel to various job sites and spend most, if not all of the work day on‑site, as‑required.

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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.

Pay Range

$26—$36 USD

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