Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Project Environmental Scientist - Natural Resources
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Project Environmental Scientist - Natural Resources
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 across 40+ offices and gain hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial with robust training and knowledge sharing, and a commitment to making progressive change within the communities we live and work. Langan is consistently ranked among the top firms to work for and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment that prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility and carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions. Job Summary
Langan is seeking a
Project Environmental Scientist
to join its collaborative team in
Austin, TX . This individual will perform wetland delineations, special status-species surveys, botanical surveys, nesting bird surveys, restoration monitoring, and biological construction monitoring throughout Texas, with opportunities to work cross-collaboratively across North American regions on land development, energy sector, and contaminated site remediation projects. Job Responsibilities
Perform wetland delineations and wetland field assessments, including feasibility assessments and regulatory delineations; Perform nesting bird surveys, biological resources and habitat suitability assessments, vegetation communities classification and mapping, plant and animal species inventories, special status plant and animal species surveys, small mammals and special status flora assessments, jurisdictional wetland delineations, resource constraints analyses, and tree surveys; Develop permit application packages for Federal, State, and local agencies; Coordinate with field teams and project managers to implement permit conditions; Travel to job sites in remote locations; Work in construction environments where schedule, timeliness, and attention to detail are top priorities; Performs other duties as requested. Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in biology, wildlife, botany, ecology, environmental science or a closely related field; 6+ years of related biological experience working in the Texas region; Experience with one or more local sensitive species is highly desirable; Experience with environmental regulations including NEPA, USACE, and similar; Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional In-Training (WPIT) preferred; Experience working with federal and state protected species, and permitting through USACE and USFW; Experience using GPS units in the field with (use of Collector, Survey123), a plus; Working knowledge of computers (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required; ArcGIS and statistical software proficiency a plus; Ability to travel and work extended hours, and able to work outside for long periods of time; Valid 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification is desirable; Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing; and Local candidates preferred. Langan provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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; professional license bonuses; educational reimbursement; and more. Langan is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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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 across 40+ offices and gain hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial with robust training and knowledge sharing, and a commitment to making progressive change within the communities we live and work. Langan is consistently ranked among the top firms to work for and fosters an inclusive and supportive environment that prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility and carbon-neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions. Job Summary
Langan is seeking a
Project Environmental Scientist
to join its collaborative team in
Austin, TX . This individual will perform wetland delineations, special status-species surveys, botanical surveys, nesting bird surveys, restoration monitoring, and biological construction monitoring throughout Texas, with opportunities to work cross-collaboratively across North American regions on land development, energy sector, and contaminated site remediation projects. Job Responsibilities
Perform wetland delineations and wetland field assessments, including feasibility assessments and regulatory delineations; Perform nesting bird surveys, biological resources and habitat suitability assessments, vegetation communities classification and mapping, plant and animal species inventories, special status plant and animal species surveys, small mammals and special status flora assessments, jurisdictional wetland delineations, resource constraints analyses, and tree surveys; Develop permit application packages for Federal, State, and local agencies; Coordinate with field teams and project managers to implement permit conditions; Travel to job sites in remote locations; Work in construction environments where schedule, timeliness, and attention to detail are top priorities; Performs other duties as requested. Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in biology, wildlife, botany, ecology, environmental science or a closely related field; 6+ years of related biological experience working in the Texas region; Experience with one or more local sensitive species is highly desirable; Experience with environmental regulations including NEPA, USACE, and similar; Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional In-Training (WPIT) preferred; Experience working with federal and state protected species, and permitting through USACE and USFW; Experience using GPS units in the field with (use of Collector, Survey123), a plus; Working knowledge of computers (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required; ArcGIS and statistical software proficiency a plus; Ability to travel and work extended hours, and able to work outside for long periods of time; Valid 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification is desirable; Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing; and Local candidates preferred. Langan provides a comprehensive benefits package including 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; professional license bonuses; educational reimbursement; and more. Langan is committed to equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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