Project Environmental Scientist.

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 Project Environmental Scientist to join its collaborative team in either our Cincinnati, Cleveland or Columbus, Ohio offices. This individual will serve a key function in performing the following, including but not limited to: wetland delineations, special status-species surveys, botanical surveys, nesting bird surveys, restoration monitoring, and biological construction monitoring throughout Ohio. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work cross-collaboratively across our North American regions as part of a rapidly growing team with a strong project pipeline in land development, energy sector, and contaminated site remediation projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform wetland delineations and wetland field assessments, including feasibility assessments and regulatory delineations;
• Perform nesting bird surveys, biological resources and habitat suitability assessments, vegetation communities classification and mapping, plant and animal species inventories, special status plant and animal species surveys, small mammals and special status flora assessments, jurisdictional wetland delineations, resource constraints analyses, and tree surveys;
• Develop permit application packages for Federal, State, and local agencies;
• Coordinate with field teams and project managers to implement permit conditions;
• Travel to job sites in remote locations;
• Work in construction environments where schedule, timeliness, and attention to detail are top priorities; and
• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in biology, wildlife, botany, ecology, environmental science or a closely related field;
• 6+ years of related biological experience working in the Ohio region;
• Experience with one or more local sensitive species is highly desirable;
• Experience with environmental regulations including NEPA, USACE, and similar;
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional In-Training (WPIT) preferred;
• Experience working with federal and state protected species, and permitting through USACE and USFW;
• Experience using GPS units in the field with (use of Collector, Survey123), a plus;
• Working knowledge of computers (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required;
• ArcGIS and statistical software proficiency a plus;
• Ability to travel and work extended hours, and able to work outside for long periods of time;
• Valid 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification is desirable;
• Possess 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.