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LANGAN ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC Senior Project Environmental Scientist - Natural Resources (47339) in Chicago, Illinois

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11959305

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 40+ offices and gain valuable hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten Best Firms to Work For and Engineering News-Records top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; prioritizes wellbeing, health and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Langan is seeking aSeniorProfessional Plannerto join its collaborative Natural Resources team in eitherChicago, IL or Cleveland, OH.This individual will serve a key function in leading the assessment ofsites for land use planning issues, preparing testimony for municipal use variance applications, preparing environmental impact statements and environmental assessments, and performing other tasks related to land use planning and permitting for projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally with top industry leadership on a variety of land development and infrastructure projects.

Job Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of the natural resource planning, design, assessment and natural resource permitting of land development and infrastructure projects;
  • Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, developing additional work within existing projects and attending business development meetings with new and existing clients;
  • Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines;
  • Prepare environmental assessments, impact statements, planning assessments, zoning analyses and determine the natural resource permitting feasibility of projects;
  • Review municipal regulations and determine variance assessments for development;
  • Prepare Federal, State and local land use permit applications;
  • Perform GIS-based assessments of project sites; and
  • Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Planning, Environmental Science, or related discipline. Masters degree in Environmental Science/Ecology/Planning preferred;
  • Professional Planner license in corresponding state;
  • 10+ years of related work experience in corresponding state;
  • American Institute of Certified Planners membership;
  • Knowledgeable in corresponding states land use regulations
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ArcGIS;
  • 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; and
  • Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid drivers license in good standing.

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Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives. Our comprehensive compensation package includes: 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; and educational reimbursement.

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents and values diverse backgrounds. Langan promotes a positive work environment of inclusion, where we respect each others differences and recognize that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is a key to our success.

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