Project Scientist

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Project Environmental Scientist to join its Houston team. The role focuses on natural resource planning, assessment and permitting of land development and infrastructure projects, with coaching and oversight of staff.

Responsibilities include leading permitting tasks, preparing environmental assessments, reports, and budgets, and coordinating with disciplines to ensure project success. Strong writing, communication, and public speaking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in natural resource assessment and permitting.
• Extensive experience with local, state, and federal land use permitting.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills and responsiveness to client needs.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Excellent analytical and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work well individually and within groups.
• Effectively manage multiple clients and projects.
• Ability to develop and manage project budgets.
• Ability to coach and assist with the management of staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Effective public speaking skills.
• Ability to occasionally work hours during evenings and/or weekends.
• Occasional travel to project sites and/or client locations, as required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assists Sr. Project Personnel with natural resource planning, design and permitting of land development and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinates with staff to prepare environmental assessments, impact statements, planning assessments and determines permitting feasibility.
• Coordinates with staff and other disciplines to prepare and modify reports, plans and design for projects.
• Writes and reviews draft due diligence reports, assessments and permit applications.
• Plans, schedules and develops task and project budgets; prepares progress reports and draft change orders.
• Performs and manages multiple projects within budgets and deadlines.
• Demonstrates strong writing skills and prepares proposals and reports.
• Coaches, trains, and motivates staff assigned to natural resource projects.
• Communicates with clients, contractors and staff; supports business development activities.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Public speaking

Client service

Public safety awareness

Team leadership

Budget management

Time management

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

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 Houston, TX. This individual is responsible for performing and coordinating the natural resource planning, assessment and natural resource permitting of land development and infrastructure projects. Coaches, trains, and oversees staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists Sr. Project Personnel with the natural resource planning, design and permitting of land development and infrastructure projects. Leads specific tasks.
• Coordinates and works with staff to prepare environmental assessments, impact statements, planning assessments, zoning analyses and determines the natural resource permitting feasibility of projects.
• Coordinates and works with staff and other disciplines to prepare and modify reports, plans, and design for projects.
• Writes and reviews draft due diligence reports, assessments and permit applications.
• Plans, schedules and develops task and project budgets. Prepares progress reports and draft change orders.
• Performs and manages multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Monitors budgets, schedules, and project timelines. Minimizes write-offs by keeping projects on budget.
• Prepares draft invoices, project billings, and assists in payment collections.
• Demonstrates strong writing skills (organization, logic flow, grammar, clarity, appropriateness of work choice); effectively organizes, writes and edits draft proposals and reports and other documents.
• Works with Staff and Senior Staff to improve efficiency and services performed.
• Provides direct oversight and management of staff and senior staff for specific project assignments.
• Supervises, reviews, and approves work performed by Staff and Senior Staff.
• Coordinates with other work groups within the same or different office locations and/or within the same or different disciplines on an as-needed basis.
• Knowledgeable in all Langan services for internal coordination and cross-selling purposes.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the company’s policies and procedures, as well as the methods and procedures specific to area of expertise.
• Applies standard practices and techniques to unusual situations or devises new approaches to problems. Recognizes inconsistent or inappropriate results; knows when to consult with others regarding problem resolution or taking appropriate action.
• Participates in interviewing and hiring staff.
• Coaches, trains, and motivates staff assigned to natural resource projects.
• Participates in the identification and pursuit of new clients, prepares proposals, learns to develop additional work within an existing project and attends business development meetings with new and existing clients.
• Communicates clearly, effectively, and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors and others. Actively participates in internal and external technical presentations and produces written articles for internal and external publications.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to customer service and responsive to client needs.
• Masters effective public speaking skills. Assists in preparing and conducting client and other professional group presentations, and participates in client meetings.
• Recommends new approaches and ideas that continuously improve efficiency and services performed.
• Stays current on engineering practices, guidelines, regulations, and best management practices and attends internal training to expand knowledge and skills.
• Member of professional organization.
• Actively participates in internal Health and Safety training and has strong commitment to Health and
• Safety in the workplace and field.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in natural resource assessment and permitting
• Extensive experience with local, state, and federal land use permitting
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills and responsiveness to client needs
• Ability to multi-task effectively
• Excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
• Ability to work well individually and within groups
• Effectively manage multiple clients and projects
• Ability to develop and manage project budgets.
• Ability to coach and assist with the management of staff
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Effective public speaking skills
• Ability to occasionally work hours during evenings and/or weekends
• Occasional travel to project sites and/or client locations, as required
• Must have 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; 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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