Project Environmental Scientist

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental/military/le

Educational reimbursement

Professional license bonuses

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking a Project Environmental Scientist to join our collaborative team in Ohio offices (Cincinnati, Cleveland or Columbus). The role involves wetland delineations, species surveys, restoration monitoring, and coordination across North America for land development, energy, and remediation projects.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant B.S. degree and have 6+ years of regional biological experience, with proficiency in regulatory processes, GIS

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in biology, wildlife, botany, ecology or environmental science or a closely related field.
• 6+ years of related biological experience in Ohio.
• Experience with one or more local sensitive species desirable.
• Experience with NEPA, USACE and similar environmental regulations.
• Professional Wetland Scientist or WPIT preferred.
• Ability to travel and work extended hours, outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Perform wetland delineations and field assessments, including regulatory delineations.
• Conduct nesting bird and habitat surveys, vegetation classification, species inventories.
• Develop permit applications for Federal, State, and local agencies.
• Coordinate with field teams and project managers to implement permit conditions.
• Travel to job sites, including remote locations, and work in construction environments.

Skills

Wetland delineation

Biological surveys

GPS field data collection

ArcGIS

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in biology/environmental science

Tools

GPS units

Collector / Survey123

ArcGIS

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 Project Environmental Scientist to join its collaborative team in either our Cincinnati, Cleveland or Columbus, Ohio offices. This individual will serve a key function in performing the following, including but not limited to: wetland delineations, special status-species surveys, botanical surveys, nesting bird surveys, restoration monitoring, and biological construction monitoring throughout Ohio. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work cross-collaboratively across our North American regions as part of a rapidly growing team with a strong project pipeline in land development, energy sector, and contaminated site remediation projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform wetland delineations and wetland field assessments, including feasibility assessments and regulatory delineations;
• Perform nesting bird surveys, biological resources and habitat suitability assessments, vegetation communities classification and mapping, plant and animal species inventories, special status plant and animal species surveys, small mammals and special status flora assessments, jurisdictional wetland delineations, resource constraints analyses, and tree surveys;
• Develop permit application packages for Federal, State, and local agencies;
• Coordinate with field teams and project managers to implement permit conditions;
• Travel to job sites in remote locations;
• Work in construction environments where schedule, timeliness, and attention to detail are top priorities; and
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in biology, wildlife, botany, ecology, environmental science or a closely related field;
• 6+ years of related biological experience working in the Ohio region;
• Experience with one or more local sensitive species is highly desirable;
• Experience with environmental regulations including NEPA, USACE, and similar;
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional In-Training (WPIT) preferred;
• Experience working with federal and state protected species, and permitting through USACE and USFW;
• Experience using GPS units in the field with (use of Collector, Survey123), a plus;
• Working knowledge of computers (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required;
• ArcGIS and statistical software proficiency a plus;
• Ability to travel and work extended hours, and able to work outside for long periods of time;
• Valid 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification is desirable;
• Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing;

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;
• educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

• 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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