Project Geologist, Engineer, or Scientist - Environmental Permitting & Compliance

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)/Roth with company match

Paid time off including parental and

Education reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Project Geologist, Engineer, or Scientist to join our Environmental Compliance team in Southern California. The role manages environmental compliance and permitting projects, supports site assessments, and oversees remediation programs for industrial, commercial, and energy clients.

You will lead teams, coordinate with regulators and clients, and contribute to business development while delivering high-quality environmental solutions across projects nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in environmental consulting with a strong background in environmental compliance.
• Professional certification preferred (PG, PE, QISP, CHMM, or similar)
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations governing environmental compliance, site investigation, remediation, and waste management programs

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage complex environmental projects, including performing senior-level technical analysis and review.
• Develop environmental permitting and regulatory strategies for a variety of industrial, commercial, transportation, and construction projects
• Manage the preparation and submission of permits and compliance programs for multiple environmental media, including air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, spill prevention and storage tanks, and EPCRA (Tier II, TRI)
• Prepare and submit responses to Notices of Violation and negotiate permit requirements with regulatory agencies on behalf of clients
• Conduct multi-media environmental compliance audits, gap assessments, inspections, and program reviews
• Manage and perform environmental due diligence and site assessment projects, including Phase I ESAs, regulatory file reviews, environmental compliance evaluations, and environmental risk assessments
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee environmental investigations involving soil, groundwater, sediment, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling and evaluation
• Interpret environmental analytical data and prepare technical reports, conceptual site models, investigation summaries, and remedial planning documents
• Lead and develop a team of environmental professionals, including hiring, coaching, training, and motivating team members
• Lead and/or assist in the preparation of proposals, including scope and fee development
• Identify and pursue new client opportunities, expand work within existing projects, and participate in business development meetings
• Maintain membership and leadership roles in relevant industry organizations
• Coordinate with technical experts across multiple office locations and disciplines as needed
• Interface professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, and supervisors
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental team to support projects across the United States

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline

Master's degree preferred

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 Geologist, Engineer, or Scientist to join our collaborative Environmental Compliance team in Southern California. This individual will serve a key function in managing environmental compliance and permitting projects including stormwater permitting, air permitting, storage tank registration and compliance evaluations, waste program management, multi-media environmental compliance audits, development of monitoring and spill prevention and contingency plans, and report writing. In addition, this role will support and manage environmental site assessments, site investigations, due diligence projects, and remediation programs for industrial, commercial, transportation, energy, and development clients. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage Langan's robust technical expertise and leadership presence, manage diverse projects across environmental compliance and remediation disciplines, and fuel the further expansion of an innovative and industry-renowned practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and manage complex environmental projects, including performing senior-level technical analysis and review
• Develop environmental permitting and regulatory strategies for a variety of industrial, commercial, transportation, and construction projects
• Manage the preparation and submission of permits and compliance programs for multiple environmental media, including air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, spill prevention and storage tanks, and EPCRA (Tier II, TRI)
• Prepare and submit responses to Notices of Violation and negotiate permit requirements with regulatory agencies on behalf of clients
• Conduct multi-media environmental compliance audits, gap assessments, inspections, and program reviews
• Manage and perform environmental due diligence and site assessment projects, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), regulatory file reviews, environmental compliance evaluations, and environmental risk assessments
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee environmental investigations involving soil, groundwater, sediment, soil vapor, and indoor air sampling and evaluation
• Interpret environmental analytical data and prepare technical reports, conceptual site models, investigation summaries, and remedial planning documents
• Support the design, implementation, and management of remediation programs, including corrective actions, site closure strategies, remediation system evaluations, and regulatory agency coordination
• Interface with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies regarding environmental compliance obligations, site investigations, remediation activities, and closure requirements
• Lead and develop a team of environmental professionals, including hiring, coaching, training, and motivating team members. Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments
• Lead and/or assist in the preparation of proposals, including scope and fee development
• Manage multiple projects and tasks while maintaining schedules, budgets, quality objectives, and client expectations
• Manage change orders, prepare draft invoices, support project billings, and assist in payment collections
• Identify and pursue new client opportunities, expand work within existing projects, and participate in business development meetings, events, and industry organizations
• Maintain membership and leadership roles in relevant industry organizations
• Coordinate with technical experts across multiple office locations and disciplines as needed
• Interface professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, and supervisors
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental team to support projects across the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Master's degree preferred
• 6+ years of experience in environmental consulting with a strong background in environmental compliance and working knowledge of environmental investigations and remediation
• Professional certification preferred (PG, PE, QISP, CHMM, or similar)
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations governing environmental compliance, site investigation, remediation, and waste management programs
• Experience supporting or managing environmental due diligence, Phase I and Phase II ESAs, environmental investigations, corrective action programs, or remediation projects
• Familiarity with environmental sampling techniques, data evaluation, and preparation of technical reports
• Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects
• Willingness and ability to identify new client opportunities is strongly desired
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver's license in good standing.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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 leaveemployee referral and professional license bonuses
• educational reimbursement

• employee resource groups
• flexible work schedules
• extensive training
• wellness programs
• buddy and mentoring programs
• much more

Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity

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.

Pay Range $96,750 - $140,000 USD

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