Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist - Entry Level
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc.10 months ago
Arlington, VA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Beginner Level (< 1 year)
Job Description
Position Overview
Langan, consistently ranked among the top “Best Firms to Work For” and top firms worldwide, provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services. With 50+ offices worldwide and an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture, the firm is seeking an entry-level Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist in Arlington, VA. In this role, you will support site exploration efforts, including contaminated site investigations, soil and groundwater sampling, vapor intrusion investigations, remedial design and implementation, data management, and report preparation while working with top industry leadership on a diverse portfolio of projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform field inspections and environmental investigations.
- Conduct air, soil, gas, and groundwater sampling and remediation on contaminated properties.
- Assist with planning and executing field investigations by logging borings, collecting samples, performing field tests, and recording data, including routine and special calculations.
- Oversee remediation activities and subcontractors in the field to ensure compliance with job specifications.
- Identify and implement solutions to both routine and complex field/laboratory problems, documenting results and communicating issues to supervisors.
- 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+ years of relevant work experience; prior internship or professional work experience is preferred.
- Applicants with an engineering degree are preferred to have EIT Certification or be registered for the FE exam.
- Strong technical education, professional demeanor, and a keen desire to learn.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation to remote job sites.
- Availability to work overtime as needed.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of federal contracts.
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Compensation and benefits 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.
- 401(k)/Roth with company match.
- Paid time off including parental and military leave, plus employee referral and professional license bonuses, and educational reimbursement.
- Additional benefits including employee resource groups, flexible work schedules, extensive training, wellness programs, buddy and mentoring programs.
Required Skills
Remediation Techniques
Teamwork
Environmental Investigation
Technical Reporting
Contaminated Site Assessment
Field Inspections
Effective Communication
Soil and Groundwater Sampling
Data Management
Field Calculations