Entry-level Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist

Job Description

Entry-Level Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist | Langan

The Tone:
This is an early career position at Langan, located in Arlington, VA. Langan is a leading provider of expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services, serving a diverse client base that includes major developers, renewable energy producers, and large infrastructure programs across the U.S. and globally. This role is integral to providing essential site exploration activities within a continuous learning environment, working alongside top industry leadership on a complex and diverse portfolio of environmental projects. It offers valuable hands-on experience and fuels career growth in an entrepreneurial culture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Arlington, VA
• Mission: This role supports site exploration activities and environmental investigations for a variety of projects within a continuous learning environment.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Field Investigations: Perform comprehensive field inspections and environmental investigations to gather crucial site data.
• Environmental Sampling: Conduct thorough sampling of air, soil, gas, and groundwater, and actively participate in the remediation of contaminated properties.
• Data Collection & Analysis: Assist in the planning and execution of detailed field investigations, including logging borings, collecting samples, performing field tests, meticulously collecting and recording all relevant data, and performing routine and special calculations related to project tasks.
• Project Oversight: Provide critical field oversight for remediation activities and manage subcontractors, ensuring strict adherence to job specifications and safety protocols.
• Technical Reporting: Support the preparation of technical reports, specifications, and plans, contributing to data management, evaluation, environmental assessment, and remediation efforts.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or Geology. This is an early career position, suitable for recent graduates.
• Experience: 0+ years of work-related experience.
• Skills: Strong technical education, a professional demeanor, and a keen desire to learn; excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting; strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities; and the ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment.
• Bonus: Prior relevant internship or professional work experience is preferred; EIT Certification or current registration for the FE exam for applicants with an engineering degree; a valid driver’s license in good standing with reliable transportation access to remote job sites; availability to work overtime as needed; and U.S. citizenship due to client-mandated federal contract requirements.