Senior Staff Engineer

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Environmental Permitting & Compliance Engineer or Scientist to join its collaborative team in Houston. This role focuses on air quality permitting, wastewater and stormwater permitting, storage tank registration, and multi‑media environmental compliance programs.

You will guide staff and interact with clients and senior management while developing monitoring, SPCC-related plans, and reporting, with opportunities to advance within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Environmental, Chemical, or related field; MS preferred.
• 4+ years of experience with regulations and environmental permitting.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare permits and compliance programs for air, wastewater, stormwater, and storage tanks.
• Support air projects: emissions calculations, NSPS/Title V, GHG reporting.
• Conduct multi-media environmental compliance audits and gap assessments.
• Develop monitoring plans and SPCC/HazMat contingency plans.
• Prepare technical documents and client-ready reports.
• Conduct field support and client site visits.

Skills

Air quality modeling

Emissions calculations

Regulatory compliance

MS Word & Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Air Modeling Software

AERMOD

ProMax

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; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers 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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