Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist - Entry Level

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services • Chicago, IL

99d • $65,000 - $84,500

About The Position

Langan is seeking an Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist to join its collaborative team in Chicago, Illinois. This individual will serve a key function in providing site exploration activities including, but not limited to contaminated site investigation and remediation work; soil and groundwater sampling; vapor intrusion investigation; remedial investigation, design, implementation, and monitoring; pilot tests; data management, processing, and evaluation; and report preparation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with top industry leadership on a complex and diverse portfolio of environmental projects in a continuous learning environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• 0-2 years of work-related experience
• Prior relevant internship or professional work experience preferred
• Applicants with an engineering degree are preferred to have EIT Certification, or current registration for FE exam
• Strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn
• 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
• Possess a valid driver's license in good standing and reliable transportation access to remote job site locations
• Availability to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior relevant internship or professional work experience preferred
• EIT Certification or current registration for FE exam preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections and environmental investigations
• Perform air, soil, gas, groundwater sampling and remediation of contaminated properties
• Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations by logging borings, collecting samples, performing field tests, and collecting and recording data
• Perform routine and special calculations
• Field oversight of remediation activities and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with job specifications
• Identify and implement solutions to both routine and more complex field and/or laboratory problems and accurately document results
• Communicate with supervisor on any problems encountered on project sites
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, specifications, and plans; data management and evaluation; and environmental assessment and remediation
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• 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
• Educational reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Extensive training
• Wellness programs
• Buddy and mentoring programs
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation time
• 10 days of paid sick time
• 10 paid holidays throughout the year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree