Senior Environmental Scientist, Geologist, Engineer or Hydrogeologist

Langan; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist, Geologist, Engineer, or Hydrogeologist to join its collaborative team. This role involves assisting with natural resource planning, assessment, and permitting for land development projects. You'll work alongside a diverse team of professionals, gaining valuable hands-on experience while contributing to landmark projects. The firm prioritizes employee wellbeing and offers a supportive work environment, encouraging professional growth and community impact. If you're passionate about environmental science and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Educational Reimbursement

Disability Coverage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or Planning required.
• 3+ years of experience in natural resource assessment and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare natural resource planning and permitting documents for projects.
• Perform natural resource feasibility assessments and field investigations.
• Supervise or coordinate work of staff engineers and interns.

Skills

GIS

AutoCAD

Natural Resource Assessment

Environmental Permitting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science

Bachelor’s degree in Ecology

Bachelor’s degree in Planning

Tools

GIS Software

AutoCAD 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 40+ 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 Scientist, Geologist, Engineer or Hydrogeologist to join its collaborative team in Bethlehem, PA. This individual will serve a key role in assisting with the natural resource planning, assessment, and permitting of land development and infrastructure projects, as well as leading specific assignments and tasks. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of top professionals across various geographic areas and regulatory programs, collaborating and learning from our multi-disciplinary team of site/civil, geotechnical, survey, and landscape architecture professionals on landmark land development projects.

Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare natural resource planning, assessment, and permitting documents for land development and infrastructure projects in close collaboration with project personnel.
2. Use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess natural resource characteristics of project sites for assessment and permitting due diligence.
3. Perform natural resource feasibility assessments for development projects.
4. Write and review draft due diligence reports, assessment, and permit applications.
5. Prepare site assessments and related natural resource figures using GIS and AutoCAD software.
6. Assist with planning and executing field investigations, including performing tests, collecting samples, recording data, and performing calculations.
7. Collect various environmental samples such as soil, soil vapor, air, sediment, surface water, and groundwater.
8. Review and interpret environmental, geological, and historical records to support due diligence.
9. Prepare logs and field forms like drilling logs, investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs.
10. Identify and solve routine and complex field problems, documenting them accurately and informing the project manager of issues.
11. Lead tasks related to preparing and modifying engineering documents, including reports, specifications, plans, and cost estimates.
12. Interact professionally with clients and subcontractors in collaboration with supervisors.
13. Supervise or coordinate work of staff engineers, interns, and others on specific assignments.
14. Coordinate and perform field inspections as needed.
15. Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or Planning.
• At least 3 years of experience in natural resource assessment and permitting.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal land use permitting processes.
• Strong skills in GIS and AutoCAD.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, with strong analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Willingness to participate in fieldwork and work during evenings and weekends as needed.
• Occasional travel to project sites or client locations.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and good standing.

Langan offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, bonuses, educational reimbursement, and more. We promote an inclusive, flexible, and supportive work environment with various employee programs and resources.

Langan is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.