About the position
Langan is seeking an Environmental/Urban Planner to join its collaborative team in New York City. This individual will serve a key function in assisting Langan's Land Use Planning team and its clients through the land use and environmental review processes in the New York City metropolitan area. In this role, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your environmental review and urban planning skills in a dynamic environment on a range of both public and private land development projects. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of New York City's land use review process and the City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR). You will conduct analyses and write portions of CEQR Environmental Assessment Statements, Environmental Impact Statements, and other environmental review documentation. Additionally, you will interpret zoning and other land use instruments in New York City, prepare site-specific due diligence studies, and conduct environmental reviews pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) or the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). You will also support Langan's waterfront engineering practice in a planning and permitting capacity, prepare Scope of Services (proposal) documents, meet prescribed deadlines, and manage a workload across projects. Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Responsibilities
- Develop an understanding of NYC's land use review process and a working knowledge of City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) in New York City
- Conduct analyses and write portions of CEQR Environmental Assessment Statements, Environmental Impact Statements, and other environmental review documentation
- Interpret zoning and other land use instruments in New York City
- Prepare site specific due diligence studies
- Conduct environmental reviews pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) or the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Support Langan's waterfront engineering practice in a planning and permitting capacity
- Prepare Scope of Services (proposal) documents
- Meet prescribed deadlines and manage a workload across projects
- Perform other duties as requested
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Urban Planning or closely related field such as Environmental Policy; equivalent experience may be considered if degrees are in other disciplines
- AICP Certification, enrollment in the AICP Candidate Program, or an interest to pursue AICP Certification in the near future
- 1 to 3 years of experience
- Basic understanding of the environmental review process at the City, State, and Federal levels
- Experience with environmental review or land use review a plus, especially within New York City
- Basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Basic skills in GIS and Adobe Illustrator, or similar programs
- Additional basic skills in Sketchup, CAD, or script writing a plus
- Energetic and eager learner with a professional demeanor
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to identify problems, analyze data, and develop recommendations
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with environmental review or land use review, especially within New York City
- Basic skills in Sketchup, CAD, or script writing
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 including parental and military leave
- Employee referral and professional license bonuses
- Educational reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Extensive training
- Wellness programs
- Buddy and mentoring programs
