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Environmental Permitting & Compliance Intern - Summer 2025

Location: 

Cleveland, OH, US, 44131

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 40+ 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 embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; 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 an Environmental Permitting & Compliance Intern / Co-op to join its collaborative team in Cleveland, OH. This individual will serve a key function in providing assistance to support multimedia compliance and permitting projects, as well as assistance with environmental aspects of land development projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner directly with environmental permitting and compliance leadership and gain exposure to technical report writing, preparation of calculations and reports, preparation of permit applications, on-site inspections and support, field work, pre-construction conditions documentation and planning, and design plans.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation of permits and compliance programs for multiple environmental media, including air, wastewater, stormwater, waste, spill prevention and storage tanks, EPCRA (Tier II, TRI);
  • Support air projects, focusing on emissions calculations, permit preparation, regulatory research and applicability reviews, NESHAP/NSPS compliance, and other air quality related tasks;
  • Review and/or learn multi-media environmental compliance audits, gap assessments, inspections, and program reviews;
  • Assist in the preparation of various monitoring and spill prevention and contingency plans/programs (SPCC, FRP, SWPPP, Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans, TOMP, Slug Control, etc.);
  • Assist in the preparation of technical documents including reports, plans/programs, permit applications, and other written deliverables;
  • Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations by logging borings, collecting samples, performing field tests and collecting and recording data;
  • Monitor construction projects by taking various tests to evaluate whether the contractor or subcontractor has complied with job specifications;
  • Identify solutions to field and/or laboratory problems and accurately document results;
  • Prepare reports documenting field investigations and analytical results;
  • Prepare a variety of standard logs and field forms (such as drilling logs, field investigation dailies, and chain of custody logs);
  • Learn data management and modeling tools for environmental media, how to perform engineering analyses, and how to properly use field equipment;
  • Effectively use reports, maps, drawings, engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs to assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects;
  • Conduct field support at client sites including routine site inspections, collection of samples, and on-call support; and
  • Perform other field and office duties as requested.

Qualifications

  • Student actively pursuing a four year or advanced degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Science;
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater;
  • Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;
  • Working knowledge of GIS or environmentally related software, MS Word, Excel and other related software;
  • Possess reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.

 

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and unofficial academic transcripts.

 

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 an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents and values diverse backgrounds. Langan promotes a positive work environment of inclusion, where we respect each other’s differences and recognize that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is a key to our success.


Nearest Major Market: Cleveland

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