Environmental Permitting & Compliance Project Lead

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k)/Roth with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking an Environmental Permitting and Compliance Engineer, Scientist, or Project Manager for its Milwaukee, WI or Indianapolis, IN offices. The role focuses on multimedia permitting, compliance programs, and client-facing project leadership.

You will prepare permit applications, conduct audits, develop SPCC/contingency plans, and manage junior staff while collaborating with senior leadership to deliver high-quality environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or closely related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in multimedia environmental permitting and compliance in a consulting environment.
• PE or on track to obtain (FE/EIT) or CHMM is strongly preferred.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare permit applications and compliance programs for multiple environmental media, including air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, SPCC, and storage tanks.
• Perform multimedia environmental compliance audits, gap assessments, inspections, and program reviews.
• Develop and manage monitoring and contingency plans (SPCC, FRP, SPR, SWPPP, Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans).
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments.
• Lead or assist in proposals including scope and costs.
• Manage project budgets and invoicing as project or task manager.
• Interact with clients, contractors, and internal leaders with a service mindset.
• Conduct field support at client sites including site inspections and sample collection.
• Train and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or closely related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking an Environmental Permitting and Compliance Engineer, Scientist, or Project Manager for its Milwaukee, WI or Indianapolis, IN offices. The role focuses on multimedia permitting, compliance programs, and client-facing project leadership.

You will prepare permit applications, conduct audits, develop SPCC/contingency plans, and manage junior staff while collaborating with senior leadership to deliver high-quality environmental solutions.