<p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <h2> </h2> <h2>Job Summary</h2> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Langan is seeking a <strong>Staff Scientist </strong>to join its Natural Resources team in <strong>Arlington, VA</strong>. This individual will serve a key function in assisting with the natural resource planning, assessment and natural resource permitting of land development and infrastructure 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.</span></p> <h2>Job Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assists with the natural resource planning, assessment and permitting of land development and infrastructure projects;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Performs natural resource and permitting compliance assessments, and determines the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of collected natural resource related data;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prepares natural resource assessments and figures using GIS and AutoCAD software;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Effectively uses reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess natural resources and their impact on the planning and design of projects;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Provides field inspection and natural resource identification services, as needed; and</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Performs other duties as requested.</span></li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, or Planning;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">0+ years of experience in natural resource assessment and permitting;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Familiarity with current local, state, and federal land use permitting;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong GIS and AutoCAD skills;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Ability to occasionally participate in field work and work during evenings and/or weekends, when necessary;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Occasional travel to project sites and/or client locations, as required; and</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive