Senior Staff Engineer

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Environmental Permitting & Compliance Engineer or Scientist to join its collaborative team in Houston. This role involves air quality permitting, wastewater and stormwater permits, storage tank registrations, and environmental compliance audits, with opportunities to guide staff and interact with clients and senior management.

The position covers monitoring programs, contingency planning, GHG reporting, and development of technical documents.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Environmental, Chemical, other engineering, or science (Master’s degree preferred)
• 4+ years of experience working with regulations and environmental permitting
• Professional certification preferred
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
• Willingness to identify new client opportunities is strongly desired
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and other related software (Air Modeling Software, AERMOD, ProMax, a plus)
• Excellent 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
• Availability to work Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing

Responsibilities

• Prepare permits and compliance programs for multiple environmental media, including air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, spill prevention and storage tanks, EPCRA (Tier II, TRI);
• Provide support for air projects, focusing on emissions calculations, permit preparation, NESHAP/NSPS compliance, annual reporting (Title V, GHG, etc.), emissions monitoring, stationary and mobile source air modelling, and other air quality related tasks
• Perform multi-media environmental compliance audits, gap assessments, inspections, and program reviews
• Develop and support implementation and management of various monitoring and spill prevention and contingency plans/programs (SPCC, FRP, SPR, SWPPP, Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans, TOMP, Slug Control, etc.)
• Prepare technical documents including reports, plans/programs, permit applications, and other written deliverables
• Conduct field support at client sites including routine site inspections, collection of samples, and on-call support
• Perform other duties as requested

Skills

Environmental permitting

Air quality modelling

Regulatory compliance

Client interaction

Leadership

Education

BS in Environmental/Chemical Engineering or related science

MS preferred

Tools

AERMOD

ProMax

MS Word

Excel

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 Staff Environmental Permitting & Compliance Engineer or Scientist to join its collaborative team in Houston. This individual will serve a key function in providing performing air quality permitting, industrial wastewater and stormwater permitting, storage tank registration and compliance evaluations, waste management, multi-media environmental compliance audits, development of monitoring and spill prevention and contingency plans, greenhouse gas emission, sustainability programs and reporting, and report writing. In this role, you will have the opportunity to guide and review the work of staff, permit and plan preparations, and interact with clients and senior management.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare permits and compliance programs for multiple environmental media, including air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, spill prevention and storage tanks, EPCRA (Tier II, TRI);
• Provide support for air projects, focusing on emissions calculations, permit preparation, NESHAP/NSPS compliance, annual reporting (Title V, GHG, etc.), emissions monitoring, stationary and mobile source air modelling, and other air quality related tasks;
• Perform multi-media environmental compliance audits, gap assessments, inspections, and program reviews;
• Develop and support implementation and management of various monitoring and spill prevention and contingency plans/programs (SPCC, FRP, SPR, SWPPP, Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans, TOMP, Slug Control, etc.);
• Prepare technical documents including reports, plans/programs, permit applications, and other written deliverables;
• Conduct field support at client sites including routine site inspections, collection of samples, and on-call support; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Environmental, Chemical, other engineering, or science (Master’s degree preferred);
• 4+ years of experience working with regulations and environmental permitting;
• Professional certification preferred;
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification;
• Willingness and ability to identify new client opportunities is strongly desired;
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and other related software (Air Modeling Software, AERMOD, ProMax, a plus);
• Excellent 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;
• Availability to work Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and 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;
• educational reimbursement.

• 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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