Project Engineer, Environmental Permitting & Compliance

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services

Environmental Compliance Engineer conducting permitting and compliance work at Langan, focusing on multimedia environmental compliance and audits in New York City. Partnering with industry leaders and mentoring junior staff.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $133,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare permit applications and compliance programs for multiple environmental media, including air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, spill prevention and storage tanks, EPCRA (Tier II, TRI)
Perform multi-media environmental compliance audits, gap assessments, inspections, and program reviews
Develop and support implementation and management of various monitoring and spill prevention and contingency plans/programs (SPCC, FRP, SPR, SWPPP, Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans, TOMP, Slug Control, etc.)
Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments
Lead and/or assist in the preparation of proposals including development of scope and costs
Manage project budgets and assist in invoicing as project or task manager
Interact with and build relationships with clients, contractors/subcontractors, and internal practice leaders with a strong commitment to customer service and responsiveness to client needs
Deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines
Conduct field support at client sites including routine site inspections, collection of samples, and on-call support
Train and mentor junior staff
Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or closely related field
6+ years of experience working with multimedia environmental permitting and compliance projects in a consulting environment
Air quality permitting and compliance experience within the New Jersey, New York, and New England area a plus
Familiarity with air dispersion modeling in support of CEQR environmental studies a plus
PE or on track to obtain (FE/EIT) or other relevant professional certification (e.g. CHMM) is strongly preferred
40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification preferred
Ability to effectively manage multiple clients and projects
Willingness and ability to maintain and develop existing client relationships as well as identify new opportunities is strongly desired
Basic understanding of common industrial activities and the relationships among environmental media /regulations (e.g. air, wastewater, regulated waste, etc.)
Familiarity/experience with the related industrial health and safety topics is a plus
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
short- and long-term disability insurance
paid pregnancy disability leave
401(k)/Roth with company match
paid time off including parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses
educational reimbursement
flexible work schedules
extensive training
wellness programs
buddy and mentoring programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

environmental compliancepermit applicationsmulti-media environmental auditsair quality permittingair dispersion modelingspill prevention planscontingency plansproject managementbudget managementsample collection

Soft Skills

customer servicerelationship buildingteam managementmentoringanalytical skillsmultitaskingattention to detailindependent workcommunication skillsjudgment capabilities

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Environmental EngineeringBachelor's degree in Environmental SciencePE (Professional Engineer)FE (Fundamentals of Engineering)EIT (Engineer in Training)CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager)40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification