Environmental Permitting & Compliance Project Lead

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Project Engineer/Manager - Environmental Permitting & Compliance to join its New York City office. This role will lead multimedia environmental permitting and compliance projects, including air quality permitting, modeling, and SPCC planning, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines.

The candidate will oversee senior and junior staff, manage budgets, and engage directly with clients to deliver compliant, timely results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Meteorology, or closely related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience with air permitting and multimedia compliance in a consulting environment.
• PE or on track to obtain (FE/EIT) or CHMM preferred.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare permit applications and compliance programs for air, wastewater, stormwater, and other media.
• Perform multi-media environmental compliance audits, gap assessments, inspections, and program reviews.
• Develop monitoring and spill prevention/contingency plans (SPCC, FRP, SPR, SWPPP, etc.).
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for project assignments.
• Lead and/or assist in proposals including scope and cost development.
• Manage project budgets and assist in invoicing.
• Interact with clients, contractors, and internal leaders with a strong customer service focus.
• Deliver on projects within budget and schedule; conduct field support as needed.
• Train and mentor junior staff; perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Driver's license

Business development

Client relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering | Meteorology | related field

Master’s degree preferred

Professional certification (PE/FE/EIT) or CHMM preferred

Job description

Langan is seeking a Project Engineer/Manager - Environmental Permitting & Compliance to join its New York City office. This role will lead multimedia environmental permitting and compliance projects, including air quality permitting, modeling, and SPCC planning, with opportunities to collaborate across disciplines.

The candidate will oversee senior and junior staff, manage budgets, and engage directly with clients to deliver compliant, timely results.