Project Scientist: Environmental Permitting & Resource Planning

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 96,750 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k)/Roth with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Project Scientist to join its collaborative Boston team. This role will assist with natural resource planning, assessment and permitting of land development and infrastructure projects, and lead specific assignments alongside our multi-disciplinary professionals in site/civil, geotechnical, survey and landscape architecture.

You will work on landmark projects across regulatory programs, gain hands-on experience, and have opportunities for growth, training and travel to client

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 effectively work independently and in a team environment.
• Occasional travel to project sites and/or client locations, as required; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare natural resource planning, assessment and permitting documents for land development and infrastructure projects in collaboration with Project Personnel.
• Use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photos to assess natural resource characteristics for due diligence.
• 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.
• Coordinate and perform field inspection services as needed; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Science/Ecology/Planning

Tools

GIS

AutoCAD

Job description

Langan is seeking a Project Scientist to join its collaborative Boston team. This role will assist with natural resource planning, assessment and permitting of land development and infrastructure projects, and lead specific assignments alongside our multi-disciplinary professionals in site/civil, geotechnical, survey and landscape architecture.

You will work on landmark projects across regulatory programs, gain hands-on experience, and have opportunities for growth, training and travel to client