Staff Engineer/Scientist - Environmental Permitting & Compliance

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 Staff Engineer/Scientist – Environmental Permitting & Compliance to join its collaborative team in any of the following locations: Doylestown, Philadelphia, Bethlehem, PA or our office location in Princeton, NJ. This individual will serve a key function in supporting compliance projects anticipated to involve air permitting, industrial wastewater and stormwater permitting and planning, storage tank registrations, compliance evaluations, waste management, multi-media environmental compliance audits, development of spill prevention and contingency plans, greenhouse gas emission estimates and reporting, waste minimization planning and reporting, and technical report writing.  

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and support multi-media environmental permitting and compliance programs across air, water, wastewater, stormwater, waste, spill prevention, storage tanks, and EPCRA requirements; 

• Provide regulatory interpretation and strategy, permitting, and compliance support for a wide variety of clients;  

• Prepare and submit environmental permit applications, compliance reports, emissions inventories, and technical documentation to support regulatory obligations and operational objectives;  

• Conduct environmental compliance audits, inspections, gap assessments, and program reviews to evaluate regulatory compliance and identify improvement opportunities; 

• 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.); 

• Provide field support, site assessments, sampling, and technical assistance for ongoing client operations and environmental projects; 

• 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 modeling, and other air quality related tasks; 

• Provide regulatory strategy, permitting, and compliance support for water resources programs nationwide, including NPDES and general permits, drinking water compliance, surface water and groundwater withdrawal permitting, wastewater and pretreatment programs, and water reuse initiatives; and  

• Perform other duties, fieldwork, sampling and special projects as assigned. 

Qualifications

• BS degree in environmental science or engineering, or closely related field (Master’s degree preferred); 

• 2+ years of experience focused on regulatory compliance and environmental permitting; consulting experience preferred; 

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification; 

• 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.

Pay Range 68250 - 93000 USD