Part Time On Call Environmental Field Technician

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Part-Time / On-Call Environmental Technician to support environmental projects across Oregon, focusing on compliance and permitting. The role suits professionals with experience in industrial environmental programs, sampling, stormwater, spill prevention, and field support.

The successful candidate will assist with monitoring, inspections, reporting, and spill response across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of environmental field experience supporting industrial facilities.
• Experience with environmental sampling procedures and field data collection.
• Familiarity with SPCC plans, SWPPPs, and regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental field sampling (stormwater, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, soil).
• Perform routine facility compliance inspections and monitoring.
• Support SWPPPs, SPCC, and industrial wastewater programs.
• Assist with stormwater permit compliance, including sampling, inspections, documentation, and reporting.
• Collect, document, and manage field data per regulatory and client requirements.
• Support spill prevention, preparedness, and response activities as needed.
• Maintain sampling equipment and calibration records.
• Assist with environmental audits, compliance assessments, and corrective actions tracking.
• Coordinate with facility personnel, project managers, and regulators as needed.
• Prepare field notes, inspection reports, and other compliance documents.
• Adhere to health, safety, and quality standards during field activities.

Skills

Field sampling

Regulatory compliance

Stormwater management

Documentation

Education

Env Sci/Eng degree

Tools

SPCC/SWPPP knowledge

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 a Part-Time / On-Call Environmental Technician to support environmental projects throughout Oregon, with a primary focus on compliance and permitting. This position is ideal for an environmental professional with experience in industrial compliance programs, environmental sampling, stormwater management, spill prevention and response, and field-based environmental support.

The successful candidate will assist with environmental monitoring, facility inspections, compliance reporting, and spill response activities while supporting a variety of environmental programs, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, and Industrial Wastewater.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental field sampling activities, including stormwater, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, and soil sampling.
• Perform routine facility compliance inspections and monitoring activities.
• Support implementation and maintenance of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), SPCC, and industrial wastewater programs.
• Assist with industrial stormwater permit compliance, including sampling, inspections, documentation, and reporting.
• Collect, document, and manage environmental field data in accordance with regulatory and client requirements.
• Support spill prevention, preparedness, and response activities, including field mobilization when needed.
• Maintain sampling equipment and calibration records.
• Assist with environmental audits, compliance assessments, and corrective action tracking.
• Coordinate with facility personnel, project managers, and regulatory agencies as needed.
• Prepare field notes, inspection reports, and other compliance documentation.
• Adhere to Langan's health, safety, and quality standards while performing field activities.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Geology, Natural Resources, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of environmental field experience supporting industrial facilities preferred.
• Experience with industrial stormwater compliance programs and environmental sampling procedures.
• Familiarity with SPCC plans, SWPPPs, environmental compliance inspections, and related regulatory programs.
• Spill response experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of Oregon environmental regulations and industrial permitting requirements preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and technical documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage field assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift and carry sampling equipment and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification (current or previously obtained) preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, transportation, energy, or heavy industrial facilities preferred.Experience using environmental monitoring equipment and field instrumentation preferred.

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.

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