Senior Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Langan is seeking a Senior Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist, or Geologist to join its collaborative team in Nashville, Tennessee. The role supports environmental site exploration and investigation, including soil borings and monitoring well installation, field testing, sample and data collection, construction monitoring, and preparation of data and reports. The position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects involving environmental restoration and the reuse of blighted properties while protecting and enhancing the environment. It encourages learning, growth, creativity, flexibility, and collaboration in a team environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or Hydrogeology.
At least 4 years of related experience in contaminated-site investigation, engineering feasibility studies, remedial and mitigation system design, and construction oversight.
For engineers, a valid professional license or the ability to obtain one within one year.
Experience conducting Phase I, II, and III environmental site assessments, including drilling observation, sampling, well installation, and construction or remediation oversight.
Experience with small- and large-scale groundwater treatment system design, operation and maintenance, and optimization.
Experience providing litigation support for expert-witness projects or similar work.
In-depth knowledge and understanding of state and federal environmental regulations, including CERCLA and RCRA.
Experience working with state regulatory agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Availability to work overtime as needed.
Willingness to travel as required by business needs and project assignments; requirements may vary and change.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and executing field investigations by performing field tests, collecting samples and data, recording information, and performing routine calculations.
Monitor complex construction projects and conduct tests to evaluate contractor or subcontractor compliance with job specifications.
Collect soil, soil vapor, indoor and ambient air, sediment, surface water, and groundwater samples.
Operate and maintain groundwater and soil vapor treatment systems.
Assist with obtaining and complying with regulatory agency permits for site investigation and remediation.
Review and interpret environmental, geological, and historical records in support of environmental due diligence.
Prepare standard logs and field forms, including drilling logs, field investigation dailies, and chain-of-custody logs.
Identify and implement solutions to routine and complex field problems, document them accurately, and keep the project manager informed of problems encountered.
Lead tasks involving the preparation and modification of engineering documents, including reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates, and project designs.
Perform and manage tasks within assigned budgets and schedules, and track task and project budgets as needed.
Interact professionally with clients and subcontractor representatives in close collaboration with a supervisor.
Supervise or coordinate staff engineers, interns, and others assisting with assignments as needed.
Perform other duties as requested.