Senior Project Scientist - Environmental Permitting & Compliance

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services•Michigan, MI

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

Langan is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Environmental Permitting & Compliance to join our collaborative Environmental team. This individual will serve a key function in managing compliance projects including, industrial wastewater and stormwater permitting, air permitting, storage tank registration and compliance evaluations, waste program management, multi-media environmental compliance audits, development of monitoring and spill prevention and contingency plans, and report writing. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage Langan’s robust technical expertise and leadership presence in the Midwest market, manage diverse projects, and fuel the further expansion of an innovative and industry-renowned practice.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related Science. Master’s degree preferred;
10+ years of experience working with regulations and environmental permitting;
Professional certification preferred;
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification;
Knowledge of Federal, Midwest states, other states, and county-level environmental compliance regulations;
Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects;
Willingness and ability to identify new client opportunities is strongly desired;
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 reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage large, complex environmental projects, including performing senior-level technical analysis and review;
Develop environmental permitting and regulatory strategy for a variety of industrial and construction projects;
Manage the preparation and submission of permits and compliance programs for multiple environmental media, including air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, spill prevention and storage tanks, EPCRA (Tier II, TRI);
Prepare and submit responses to Notices of Violation and negotiate permit requirements with regulatory agencies on behalf of clients;
Conduct multi-media environmental compliance audits, gap assessments, inspections, and program reviews;
Lead and develop a team of environmental compliance staff, including hiring, coaching, training, and motivating team members. Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments;
Lead and/or assist in the preparation of proposals, including scope and fees development;
Ensure that multiple projects and tasks are delivered on time and within budget. Manage change orders, prepare draft invoices, support project billings, and assist in payment collections;
Identify and pursue new client opportunities, expand work within existing projects, and attend develop additional work within an existing projects, and attend business development meetings and events;
Maintain membership and leadership roles in relevant industry organizations;
Coordinate other work groups across different office locations and different disciplines as needed;
Interface professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, and supervisors;
Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to support projects across US.