Senior Level Project Environmental Scientist Jobs
Senior level project environmental scientist jobs place experienced professionals in charge of technical direction, project outcomes, and the junior staff or multidisciplinary teams that carry the work forward. Openings are concentrated across Consulting & Professional Services, with a mix of field, hybrid, and office-based settings, and employers like Langan Engineering and Environmental Services and Terracon Consultants hiring at this level now.
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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.
Job Summary
Langan is seeking a Project Environmental Engineer, Scientist, Geologist / Project Manager join its collaborative team Syracuse. This individual will serve a key function in managing environmental investigation and remediation projects, delivering technically excellent services, preparing technical proposals and reports, conducting environmental research and analyses, supervising field investigations, and managing staff. In this role, you will have the opportunity to further develop both project management and staff management skills, interact with clients, and work on exciting small and large-scale projects.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage environmental investigation and remediation projects;
- Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects;
- Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings;
- Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines;
- Effectively organize, write and edit draft proposals, reports and other documents;
- Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within an existing projects and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients;
- Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments. Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Environmental projects. Participate in interviewing and hiring staff;
- Coordinate other work groups across office locations and disciplines on an as-needed basis;
- Interface effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others; and
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Environmental Engineering; (Master's degree a plus);
- LEED AP or PE certification;
- 6+ years of related work experience;
- Proficient in environmental due diligence;
- Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software. Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative and technical analyses;
- Hazwoper training, maintenance of annual physical and respirator fit test, and annual 8-hr. Hazwoper re-certification;
- Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements;
- Excellent public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills;
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
- Ability to multi-task effectively, manage multiple projects and clients, develop and manage project budgets, and effectively manage and coach staff;
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as projects require; and
- Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments. Travel requirements may vary by position and may change based on business needs.
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 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.
Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection to understand how we collect, use, and retain your personal information: https://www.langan.com/langan-notice-at-collection
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.
Job Summary
Langan is seeking a Project Environmental Engineer, Scientist, Geologist / Project Manager join its collaborative team Syracuse. This individual will serve a key function in managing environmental investigation and remediation projects, delivering technically excellent services, preparing technical proposals and reports, conducting environmental research and analyses, supervising field investigations, and managing staff. In this role, you will have the opportunity to further develop both project management and staff management skills, interact with clients, and work on exciting small and large-scale projects.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage environmental investigation and remediation projects;
- Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects;
- Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings;
- Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines;
- Effectively organize, write and edit draft proposals, reports and other documents;
- Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within an existing projects and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients;
- Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments. Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Environmental projects. Participate in interviewing and hiring staff;
- Coordinate other work groups across office locations and disciplines on an as-needed basis;
- Interface effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others; and
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or Environmental Engineering; (Master's degree a plus);
- LEED AP or PE certification;
- 6+ years of related work experience;
- Proficient in environmental due diligence;
- Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software. Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative and technical analyses;
- Hazwoper training, maintenance of annual physical and respirator fit test, and annual 8-hr. Hazwoper re-certification;
- Comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements;
- Excellent public speaking, written, and verbal communication skills;
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
- Ability to multi-task effectively, manage multiple projects and clients, develop and manage project budgets, and effectively manage and coach staff;
- Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as projects require; and
- Travel may be required based on business needs and project assignments. Travel requirements may vary by position and may change based on business needs.
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 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.
Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection to understand how we collect, use, and retain your personal information: https://www.langan.com/langan-notice-at-collection
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Senior Level Project Environmental Scientist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level project environmental scientist job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of complex projects from scoping through regulatory closeout, not just task execution. Candidates who stand out typically show a history of leading field investigations, managing subcontractors or junior staff, and communicating technical findings to clients or agencies. Professional licensure such as a PE or PG, or certifications like CHMM, can strengthen your profile meaningfully at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level project environmental scientists?
Companies hiring senior level project environmental scientists right now include Langan Engineering and Environmental Services and Terracon Consultants, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from environmental consulting firms, energy and utility companies, government contractors, and industrial corporations managing long-term remediation or compliance programs.
Are there remote senior level project environmental scientist jobs?
Yes, though the role often requires some site presence depending on project phase. About 10% of senior level project environmental scientist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the portions of the work, such as report writing, data review, and client communication, that can be done off-site. Full-remote roles are more common at the senior level, where professionals can work independently with less on-site supervision.
What makes a project environmental scientist role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by accountability for entire project lifecycles rather than individual tasks. That means owning the technical approach, managing regulatory agency relationships, writing or reviewing deliverables for quality and accuracy, and mentoring junior scientists. Senior professionals are also expected to contribute to business development, scope projects, and serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients or government counterparts.
Which industries hire the most senior level project environmental scientists?
Senior level project environmental scientist roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because they face ongoing regulatory obligations, remediation liabilities, or large-scale permitting requirements that need experienced professionals who can manage complexity and interface directly with agencies and stakeholders.