About the Role
Langan is seeking a Senior Biologist or Scientist to join its collaborative team in Syracuse, NY. This individual will serve a key function in providing wetland delineations, rare plant surveys, wildlife surveys, restoration monitoring, collecting field data and samples; monitoring construction sites, and compiling data and preparing reports. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work cross-collaboratively across our North American regions as part of a rapidly growing team with a strong project pipeline in contaminated site assessment and remediation.
Responsibilities
- Assist with plant and wildlife surveys for habitat assessments, special-status species, and other project requirements.
- Assist with wetland delineations, jurisdictional determinations, and other aquatic resource surveys using current agency protocols, regionally specific methods, restoration monitoring for ongoing projects and other guidance.
- Provide biological monitoring and oversight for construction projects, restoration implementation, and restoration maintenance.
- Research regionally-sensitive natural resources, survey requirements, and reporting needs.
- Assist with development of environmental permitting packages using data collected in the field by Langan or subcontractors.
- Prepare reports documenting field investigations and analytical results.
- Perform stormwater monitoring and reporting.
- Perform other duties as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife, botany, ecology, environmental science or a closely related field.
- 2+ years of biological work experience; field experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with environmental regulations including NEPA, CEQR, and ESA.
- Experience with federal and state protected species.
- Experience using GPS units in the field with use of ArcPad, Collector, Survey123 a plus.
- Experience with local sensitive species is highly desirable.
- 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.
Skills
- GPS units
- ArcPad
- Collector
- Survey123
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Multitasking
- Judgment capabilities
Location
- Syracuse, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of biological work experience
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife, botany, ecology, environmental science or a closely related field
Salary/Compensations
- $76,000—$110,000 USD
Benefits
- Full-time employment
- 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
- Parental leave
- Military leave
- Employee referral bonuses
- Professional license bonuses
- Educational reimbursement
- Employee resource groups
- Flexible work schedules
- Extensive training
- Wellness programs
- Buddy and mentoring programs
About the Company
- 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 50+ 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-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry.
- Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
- We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees.
