Senior Environmental Project Manager - Power Generation & Transmission

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Wellness programs

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager specializing in power generation and transmission to join our collaborative team in Houston, Dallas, or Austin.

You will identify and manage environmental projects, conduct engineering research, and supervise field investigations and laboratory analyses, contributing to Langan's growth in the environmental market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of environmental engineering experience with a focus on power generation projects.
• CCR (Coal Combustion Residuals) expertise a plus; EPA regulations experience.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Strong people, project, and client management skills.
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software.
• Excellent public speaking and written/verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analyses for portions of engineering and environmental projects with a focus on power generation and transmission.
• Identify and pursue new clients, develop work within projects, and attend business development meetings.
• Oversee junior staff, coach and mentor as needed, participate in hiring.
• Supervise field activities and ensure correct data collection and lab analyses.
• Manage multiple projects within budgets and schedules; draft reports, invoices and change orders.
• Organize, write, and edit reports, proposals, and documents.
• Coordinate with other work groups across offices or disciplines as needed.
• Interface professionally with clients, contractors, staff, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master's preferred

Tools

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Engineering software

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 Senior Environmental Project Manager with a specialization in Power Generation and Transmission projects to join its collaborative team in Houston, Dallas, or Austin Texas. This individual will serve a key function in identifying and managing environmental/engineering projects and proposals, conducting engineering research and analysis, and supervising field investigations and laboratory analysis. In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage diverse projects, solve problems and overcome challenges in restoring the environment and become part of the leadership team behind Langan's continuing growth in the environmental market.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects with a focus on power generation and transmission projects;
• Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within an existing project and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients;
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments. Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Environmental projects. Participate in interviewing and hiring staff;
• Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings. Ensure that data collection and laboratory analyses are completed correctly, within budget, and on time;
• Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Prepare progress reports and draft change orders. Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections;
• Effectively organize, write, and edit reports, draft proposals, and other documents;
• Coordinate other work groups within the same or different office locations and/or within the same or different disciplines on an as-needed basis;
• Interface effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others;
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master's degree preferred;
• 10+ years of successful, local and related environmental engineering experience with a concentration in power generation projects;
• CCR (Coal Combustion Residuals) expertise, including regulatory compliance and site management is a plus;
• Experience working with US EPA regulations and environmental guidance;
• 10+ years of practical experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects;
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required;
• Strong people, project, and client management skills;
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software;
• Excellent public speaking, 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

• 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

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

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