Wastewater Permitting Specialist

6 days ago

New Haven, Connecticut, United States Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc Full time

Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. is a leading provider of environmental consulting services to major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs worldwide.

Our team collaborates seamlessly across 30+ offices, fostering valuable hands-on experience that drives career growth. We prioritize innovative technical solutions, robust training, knowledge sharing, and progressive change within the communities we serve.

We are consistently ranked among the top ten Best Firms to Work For and Engineering News-Records top 50 firms globally, attracting and retaining exceptional talent. Our diverse, inclusive work environment promotes wellbeing, health and safety, volunteerism, philanthropy, workplace flexibility, carbon-neutral office spaces, and employee empowerment.

The role of Wastewater Permitting Specialist will play a key function in managing industrial wastewater permitting and compliance projects, supporting multi-media efforts related to wastewater issues, including stormwater, regulated waste management, spill prevention and contingency planning, and EPCRA reporting.

This position requires effective communication with clients, regulators, and internal teams to deliver seamless client experiences. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of industrial processes, particularly manufacturing facilities, and be able to guide and review staff work, interface with multidisciplinary teams, and provide holistic compliance solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare permit applications for industrial wastewater discharges, direct and indirect discharges;
  • Support client non-compliances, interfacing with regulators, citizens groups, attorneys, and client representatives;
  • Lead teams in investigating non-compliance causes, developing investigation plans and reports, and implementing corrective actions;
  • Understand multimedia impacts to wastewater issues, engage subject matter experts as necessary, and provide compliance solutions;
  • Audit industrial wastewater and stormwater issues, perform permitting and reporting tasks, and develop operation and maintenance plans;
  • Develop sampling plans and programs, closely interface with wastewater treatment experts, and facilitate system upgrades and troubleshooting;
  • Review draft permits, support strategy for compliance with new permit terms or limitations, and prepare comments;
  • Advise on permit limitation calculations, influencing site-specific parameters and conditions;
  • Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff, mentor them on project assignments, and train on team skills;
  • Lead/assist in proposal preparation, manage project budgets, assist in invoicing, and interact with clients, contractors/subcontractors, and internal practice leaders;
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or closely related field;
  • 8+ years of experience in environmental compliance, minimum 5 years focused on wastewater projects;
  • Minimum 5 years direct consulting experience;
  • Industrial wastewater treatment system operation, design, and troubleshooting experience;
  • Professional certification (PE, CHMM) preferred, operators licensure a plus;
  • 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification;
  • Ability to manage multiple clients and projects, identify new client opportunities, and possess reliable transportation;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, analytical capabilities, and judgment;

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including 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 and military leave, employee referral and professional license bonuses, and educational reimbursement.

We foster a positive work environment through employee resource groups, flexible work schedules, extensive training, wellness programs, buddy and mentoring programs, and more. Langan is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team that values individual differences and recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our success.

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