Project Environmental Scientist

The role

The Project Environmental Scientist will perform wetland delineations, species surveys, and biological monitoring throughout Ohio. This role involves developing permit application packages and coordinating with field teams for land development, energy, and remediation projects.

What you will do

• Perform wetland delineations and wetland field assessments
• Perform nesting bird surveys, biological resources and habitat suitability assessments
• Perform vegetation communities classification and mapping
• Perform plant and animal species inventories
• Perform special status plant and animal species surveys
• Perform small mammals and special status flora assessments
• Perform jurisdictional wetland delineations
• Perform 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

Required 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 Ohio region
• Experience with environmental regulations including NEPA, USACE, and similar
• Experience working with federal and state protected species, and permitting through USACE and USFW
• Working knowledge of computers (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to travel and work extended hours
• Ability to work outside for long periods of time
• Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing

Nice to have

• Experience with one or more local sensitive species
• Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) or Wetland Professional In-Training (WPIT)
• Experience using GPS units in the field with (use of Collector, Survey123)
• ArcGIS and statistical software proficiency
• Valid 40-hour HAZWOPER training certification

Benefits

• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Paid pregnancy disability leave
• 401(k)/Roth with company match
• Paid time off including parental and military leave
• Employee referral and professional license bonuses
• Educational reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Flexible work schedules
• Extensive training
• Wellness programs

About the company

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, energy companies, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world.