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LANGAN ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC Environmental Biologist in Chicago, Illinois
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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-Records top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; 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.
Langan is seeking aBiologistor Scientistto join its collaborative team inChicago, IL. This individual will serve a key function in providing wetland delineations, rare plant surveys, wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring, collecting field data and samples; monitoring construction sites, and compiling data and preparing reports. 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 contaminated site assessment and remediation.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with plant and wildlife surveys for habitat assessments, special-status species, and other project requirements;
- Assist with wetland delineations, jurisdictional determinations, and other aquatic resource surveys using current agency protocols, regionally specific methods, restoration monitoring for ongoing projects and other guidance;
- Provide biological monitoring and oversight for construction projects, restoration implementation, and restoration maintenance;
- Research regionally-sensitive natural resources, survey requirements, and reporting needs;
- Assist with development of environmental permitting packages using data collected in the field by Langan or subcontractors;
- Prepare reports documenting field investigations and analytical results;
- Perform stormwater monitoring and reporting; and
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in biology, wildlife, botany, ecology, environmental science or a closely related field;
- 2+ years of biological work experience; field experience is a plus;
- Familiarity with environmental regulations including NEPA, CEQA, and ESA;
- Experience with federal and state protected species;
- Experience using GPS units in the field with use of ArcPad, Collector, Survey123 a plus;
- Experience with local sensitive species is highly desirable;
- 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; and
- Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid drivers 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 an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents and values diverse backgrounds. Langan promotes a positive work environment of inclusion, where we respect each others differences and recognize that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is a key to our success.