Senior Environmental Permitting & Compliance Leader

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 117,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Wellness programs

Mentoring programs

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services seeks a Senior Project Manager - Environmental Permitting & Compliance to lead air, wastewater, stormwater permitting and multi‑media compliance projects in the Midwest.

You will manage complex programs, mentor staff, develop regulatory strategies, and coordinate with clients and regulators across Chicago, Milwaukee, and Indianapolis offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or Science.
• Master's degree preferred; 10+ years of experience with regulations and environmental permitting.
• Professional certification preferred.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Knowledge of Federal, Midwest states, other states, and county-level environmental regulations.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects and identify new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage large, complex environmental engineering projects, including senior-level technical analysis.
• Develop environmental permitting strategies for industrial and construction projects.
• Prepare and submit permits and compliance programs for air, wastewater, stormwater, and more.
• Prepare responses to violations and negotiate permit requirements with agencies.
• Conduct multi-media compliance audits, gap assessments, and program reviews.
• Lead and develop a team of environmental staff, including hiring and coaching.
• Oversee proposals, scope and fee development, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or Science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services seeks a Senior Project Manager - Environmental Permitting & Compliance to lead air, wastewater, stormwater permitting and multi‑media compliance projects in the Midwest.

You will manage complex programs, mentor staff, develop regulatory strategies, and coordinate with clients and regulators across Chicago, Milwaukee, and Indianapolis offices.