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-Record’s 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.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to join its collaborative team in Parsippany, NJ. This individual will serve a key function in assisting with the natural resource planning, assessment and permitting of land development and infrastructure projects, and leading specific assignments and tasks. 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

• Prepare the natural resource planning, assessment and permitting documents for land development and infrastructure projects in close collaboration with Project Personnel;

• Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess the natural resource characteristics of project sites for natural resource assessment and permitting due diligence to plan and design projects;

• Perform natural resource feasibility assessments for development projects;

• Write and/or review draft due diligence reports, assessment and permit applications;

• Prepare site assessments and related natural resource figures using GIS and AutoCAD software;

• Coordinate and perform field inspection services, as needed; and

• Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology or Planning;

• 3+ years of experience in natural resource assessment and permitting;

• Familiarity with current local, state, and federal land use permitting;

• Strong GIS and AutoCAD skills;

• 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;

• Ability to occasionally participate in field work and work during evenings and/or weekends, as needed by project schedule;

• Occasional travel to project sites and/or client locations, as required; 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 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 other’s differences and recognize that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is a key to our success.