Staff Environmental Scientist - Natural Resources

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan is seeking an Environmental Scientist within the Natural Resources group to join its Bethlehem, PA team. The role focuses on natural resource planning, assessment and permitting for land development and infrastructure projects.

You will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team across diverse geographic areas, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to landmark projects while working in the field up to 20% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Botany, or related discipline required.
• Familiarity with GIS software and regulatory permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Assists with natural resource planning, assessment and permitting of land development and infrastructure projects.
• Performs natural resource and permitting compliance assessments and analyzes data.
• Prepares natural resource assessments and figures using GIS and AutoCAD.
• Uses reports, maps, drawings, and aerial photos to assess natural resources and impacts on planning and design.
• Provides field inspection and natural resource identification services as needed.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

GIS

Analytical thinking

Communication

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related

Tools

AutoCAD

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 an Environmental Scientist within the Natural Resources group to join its collaborative team in Bethlehem, PA. This individual will serve a key function in assisting with the natural resource planning, assessment and natural resource permitting of land development and infrastructure projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of top‑notch professionals in a variety of geographic areas and regulatory programs, and to collaborate and learn from our multi‑disciplinary team of site/civil, geotechnical, survey, and landscape architect professionals on landmark land development projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with the natural resource planning, assessment and permitting of land development and infrastructure projects;
• Performs natural resource and permitting compliance assessments, and determines the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of collected natural resource related data;
• Prepares natural resource assessments and figures using GIS and AutoCAD software;
• Effectively uses reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess natural resources and their impact on the planning and design of projects;
• Provides field inspection and natural resource identification services, as needed; and
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology, Botany, or related discipline required;
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required;
• Ideally will possess relevant internship or work experience;
• Familiarity with current local, state, and federal land use permitting;
• Understanding and application of GIS software and regulatory permitting processes;
• 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;
• Willingness and ability to work in the field up to 20% of the time;
• Occasional travel to project sites and/or client locations, as required;
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing; and
• Position requires work Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.

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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