Environmental Project Scientist: Permitting & Planning

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)/Roth with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Project Scientist to join its collaborative team in Boston, MA. This role supports natural resource planning, assessment, and permitting for land development and infrastructure projects, and leads specific assignments within a multi-disciplinary team of site/civil, geotechnical, and landscape professionals.

You will work with diverse teams across geographic areas, leverage GIS and AutoCAD, and contribute to permitting strategy and report writing while engaging with clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology or Planning.
• 6-10 years of experience in natural resource assessment and permitting.
• Familiarity with current local, state, and federal land use permitting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Occasional travel to project sites and/or client locations, as required.
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the natural resource planning, assessment and permitting documents for land development and infrastructure projects in close collaboration with Project Personnel;
• Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess the natural resource characteristics of project sites for natural resource assessment and permitting due diligence to plan and design projects;
• Perform natural resource feasibility assessments for development projects;
• Write and/or review draft due diligence reports, assessment and permit applications;
• Prepare site assessments and related natural resource figures using GIS and AutoCAD software;
• Coordinate and perform field inspection services, as needed; and
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Project work independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology or Planning

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Langan is seeking a Project Scientist to join its collaborative team in Boston, MA. This role supports natural resource planning, assessment, and permitting for land development and infrastructure projects, and leads specific assignments within a multi-disciplinary team of site/civil, geotechnical, and landscape professionals.

You will work with diverse teams across geographic areas, leverage GIS and AutoCAD, and contribute to permitting strategy and report writing while engaging with clients