Environmental Scientist, Geologist, or Environmental Engineer - Entry Level
Job Description
Position Overview
Langan, consistently ranked among the top "Best Firms to Work For" and Engineering News-Record's top 50 firms worldwide, provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, energy companies, healthcare systems, and more. We are seeking an Environmental Scientist, Geologist, or Environmental Engineer to join our collaborative team in New York City or Melville, NY. In this role, you will engage in site exploration activities such as contaminated site investigation, remediation work, soil and groundwater sampling, vapor intrusion investigation, pilot tests, data management, evaluation, and report preparation – all while working with top industry leadership in a continuous learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform field inspections and environmental investigations.
- Conduct air, soil, gas, and groundwater sampling and remediate contaminated properties.
- Assist with planning and execution of field investigations by logging borings, collecting samples, performing field tests, and recording data; execute routine and special calculations.
- Oversee field remediation activities and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with job specifications.
- Identify and implement solutions to routine and complex field or laboratory problems and accurately document results; communicate any issues to the supervisor.
- Assist with the preparation of technical reports, specifications, plans, data management, evaluation, and environmental assessments.
- Perform additional duties as requested.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- 0 - 2 years of work-related experience (internship or professional experience preferred).
- For Engineers: EIT Certification or current registration for the FE exam is required.
- Strong technical foundation, professional demeanor, and a desire to learn.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail, analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for remote site locations.
- Availability to work overtime as needed.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive Compensation Package: Full-time employment with company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; and paid pregnancy disability leave. Includes a 401(k)/Roth with company match, bonuses for employee referrals and professional licenses, as well as educational reimbursement.
- Paid Time Off: Benefits include parental and military leave, up to 20 days of paid vacation, 10 days of paid sick time, and 10 paid holidays annually (eligibility and actual time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked and experience).
- Workplace Benefits: Employee resource groups, flexible work schedules, extensive training, wellness programs, and buddy/mentoring programs among many other initiatives.
- Estimated Salary Range: $72,000 - $84,500. Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials. Certain roles may also be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program.