Project Environmental Scientist

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services•Columbus, OH

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Langan is seeking a Project Environmental Scientist to join its collaborative team in either our Cincinnati, Cleveland or Columbus, Ohio offices. This individual will serve a key function in performing the following, including but not limited to: wetland delineations, special status-species surveys, botanical surveys, nesting bird surveys, restoration monitoring, and biological construction monitoring throughout Ohio. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work cross-collaboratively across our North American regions as part of a rapidly growing team with a strong project pipeline in land development, energy sector, and contaminated site remediation projects.

Requirements

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) required;
Ability to travel and work extended hours, and able to work outside for long periods of time;
Possess a valid driver’s license in good standing;

Nice To Haves

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

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; and
Performs other duties as requested.