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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 Senior Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist to join its collaborative team in Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, or Cincinnati, OH. This individual will serve a key function in providing site exploration activities, including soil borings and monitoring well installations; conducting field tests; collecting field data and samples; monitoring construction sites; and compiling data and preparing reports. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, solve problems and overcome challenges in restoring the environment and returning blighted properties to productive re-use while protecting and enhancing the environment. The position encourages learning, growth, creativity, flexibility, and collaboration in a team environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations by performing field tests, collecting samples, collecting and recording data, and performing routine calculations;
- Monitor complex construction projects by taking various tests to evaluate whether contractor or subcontractor has complied with job specifications;
- Collect soil, soil vapor, indoor and ambient air, sediment, surface water, and groundwater samples;
- Assist with acquisition of and compliance with regulatory agency permits to support site investigation and remediation;
- Review and interpret environmental, geological, and historical records to support environmental due diligence;
- Prepare a variety of standard logs and field forms (such as drilling logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs);
- Identify and implement solutions to both routine and more complex field problems and document them accurately, keeping project manager informed or problems encountered during work assignments;
- Lead tasks associated with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates and designs for projects;
- Perform and manage tasks within specific budgets and schedules. May track task and project budgets;
- Interact in a professional manner with client and subcontractor representatives in close collaboration with supervisor;
- Supervise or coordinate the work of staff engineers, interns and others who assist in specific assignments as needed; and
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology or Hydrogeology;
- 4+ years of related experience in contaminated sites investigation, engineering feasibility studies, remedial and mitigation system design and construction oversight;
- Experience conducting Phase I and II environmental site assessment including drilling observation, sampling, well installation, construction/remediation oversight;
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of state and federal environmental regulations (including CERCLA and RCRA);
- Experience working with state regulatory agencies;
- 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;
- Availability to work overtime as needed; 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 Senior Staff Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Geologist to join its collaborative team in Pittsburgh, PA or Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, or Cincinnati, OH. This individual will serve a key function in providing site exploration activities, including soil borings and monitoring well installations; conducting field tests; collecting field data and samples; monitoring construction sites; and compiling data and preparing reports. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, solve problems and overcome challenges in restoring the environment and returning blighted properties to productive re-use while protecting and enhancing the environment. The position encourages learning, growth, creativity, flexibility, and collaboration in a team environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations by performing field tests, collecting samples, collecting and recording data, and performing routine calculations;
- Monitor complex construction projects by taking various tests to evaluate whether contractor or subcontractor has complied with job specifications;
- Collect soil, soil vapor, indoor and ambient air, sediment, surface water, and groundwater samples;
- Assist with acquisition of and compliance with regulatory agency permits to support site investigation and remediation;
- Review and interpret environmental, geological, and historical records to support environmental due diligence;
- Prepare a variety of standard logs and field forms (such as drilling logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs);
- Identify and implement solutions to both routine and more complex field problems and document them accurately, keeping project manager informed or problems encountered during work assignments;
- Lead tasks associated with the preparation and modification of various engineering documents including reports, specifications, plans, cost estimates and designs for projects;
- Perform and manage tasks within specific budgets and schedules. May track task and project budgets;
- Interact in a professional manner with client and subcontractor representatives in close collaboration with supervisor;
- Supervise or coordinate the work of staff engineers, interns and others who assist in specific assignments as needed; and
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology or Hydrogeology;
- 4+ years of related experience in contaminated sites investigation, engineering feasibility studies, remedial and mitigation system design and construction oversight;
- Experience conducting Phase I and II environmental site assessment including drilling observation, sampling, well installation, construction/remediation oversight;
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of state and federal environmental regulations (including CERCLA and RCRA);
- Experience working with state regulatory agencies;
- 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;
- Availability to work overtime as needed; 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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in scientist engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related science
- Experience designing and executing experimental protocols in a laboratory or field setting
- Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, or statistical software
- Familiarity with engineering design documentation, CAD tools, or technical reporting standards
- Experience working across research and development or product development teams
- Relevant certifications or clearances such as EIT, PE licensure, or active security clearance
Tips for Your Scientist Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume for dual disciplines
Scientist engineer roles expect both laboratory rigor and engineering design thinking. Your resume should show both sides explicitly, listing experimental methods alongside systems or process work, so reviewers don't have to guess which side of the hybrid role you can cover.
Highlight cross-functional project ownership
Hiring managers for these roles want to see that you've moved work from bench to prototype or from data to implementation. Describe at least one project where you owned the full arc, not just the research phase, to separate yourself from pure scientists or pure engineers.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists scientist engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by specialization keyword
Job titles vary widely in this hybrid space. Search for your core method or domain alongside the title, such as 'process engineer scientist' or 'materials scientist engineer', to surface openings that match your actual work rather than generic postings that may expect a different balance of skills.
Prepare for a two-stage technical screen
Many scientist engineer interviews include a knowledge screen on fundamentals followed by a design or case exercise. Practice narrating your reasoning aloud during problem-solving, since interviewers are evaluating your scientific judgment and engineering logic at the same time, not just your final answer.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
In scientist engineer offers, lab access, equipment budget, publication rights, and IP assignment terms affect your day-to-day work as much as compensation. Clarify those terms before accepting so you're not surprised by constraints after you start.
Scientist Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most scientist engineers?
The most active employers for scientist engineers right now are Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, L3Harris, and OpenAI, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in aerospace, defense, and biotech sectors.
How many scientist engineer jobs are remote?
About 54% of scientist engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Roles focused on data analysis, modeling, simulation, or technical writing tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions requiring hands-on laboratory work or hardware testing are almost always on-site.
How do you become a scientist engineer?
Most scientist engineers start with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or a natural science, then gain lab or field experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level research roles. Building hands-on project work that crosses both scientific inquiry and engineering execution is key. Many practitioners add a master's degree or domain-specific certifications to move into senior roles.
How do you get hired as a scientist engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled 'associate scientist engineer' or 'research engineer I,' which are built for early-career candidates. Document any academic research, senior capstone projects, or independent lab work in your resume with concrete outcomes. Demonstrating that you can design an experiment and also translate results into an engineering recommendation is what distinguishes you from candidates who only cover one side.
What does the scientist engineer interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter screen, followed by a technical phone or video interview covering scientific fundamentals and engineering principles relevant to the role. Candidates often complete a take-home problem or a live case exercise before a final panel interview with cross-functional team members. Some employers add a presentation component where you walk through past research or a design project.
Where can I find and apply to scientist engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to scientist engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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