Student Veterans of America Jobs

Welcome to SVA’s jobs portal, your one-stop shop for finding the most up to date source of employment opportunities. We have partnered with the National Labor Exchange to provide you this information. You may be looking for part-time employment to supplement your income while you are in school. You might be looking for an internship to add experience to your resume. And you may be completing your training ready to start a new career. This site has all of those types of jobs.

Here are a few things you should know:
  • This site is mobile friendly. You do not need a log-in or password to access information.
  • Jobs on this site are original and unduplicated and come from three sources: the Federal government, state workforce agency job banks, and corporate career websites. All jobs are vetted to ensure there are no scams, training schemes, or phishing.
  • The site is refreshed daily to remove out-of-date content.
  • The newest jobs are listed first, so use the search features to match your interests. You can look for jobs in a specific geographical location, by title or keyword, or you can use the military crosswalk. You may want to do something different from your military career, but you undoubtedly have skills from that occupation that match to a civilian job.

Job Information

Langan Engineering, Environmental, Surveying and Landscape Architecture, D.P.C. Environmental Scientist, Geologist, or Engineer - Entry Level in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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 30+ 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 Scientist, Geologist, or Engineer to join its collaborative team in Philadelphia, PA. This individual will serve a key function advancing contaminated sites through the investigation and remediation processes of Pennsylvania and New Jersey’s regulatory programs, supporting brownfield development projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and support environmental due diligence projects. This individual will perform site exploration activities including, but not limited to: sampling various media (i.e., soil, groundwater, surface water, soil gas); remedial investigation, design, implementation, and monitoring; data management, processing, and evaluation; and regulatory compliance and report preparation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with top industry leadership on a complex and diverse portfolio of environmental projects in a continuous learning environment. This position includes both field and office responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

  • Perform field work and inspections;

  • Perform sampling of environmental media (i.e., air, soil, gas, and groundwater);

  • Assist with the planning and execution of field investigations by logging soil and/or bedrock, collecting samples, performing field tests, and collecting and recording data;

  • Utilize data to calculate hydraulic and contaminant gradients, area, volume and weight calculations, and flow velocity;

  • Conduct field oversight of subcontractors, ensuring compliance with job specifications and preparing written summaries for use by project manager and clients;

  • Identify and implement solutions to both routine and more complex field and/or laboratory problems and accurately document results in field notes and written reports;

  • Communicate with supervisor on any problems or unexpected conditions encountered on project sites;

  • Review regulatory requirements and guidance for applicability to project scenarios;

  • Assist with the preparation of technical reports and plans; data management and evaluation; and environmental assessment and remediation; and

  • Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or Geology (transcripts will be requested);

  • 0-2 years of work-related experience;

  • Prior relevant internship, co-op, thesis, or professional work experience preferred;

  • Professional certification or plans to obtain professional certification is preferred (EIT, GIT, etc.);

  • Strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn;

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;

  • Working knowledge of computer software, GIS/AutoCAD a plus;

  • Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;

  • Ability/willingness to perform physical work in a wide range of outdoor and indoor conditions;

  • Understanding of the operation of basic hand tools. Understanding or willingness to learn maintenance, calibration and decontamination of field equipment;

  • Possess a valid driver's license in good standing and reliable transportation to access remote job site locations; and

  • Availability to work overtime as needed.

    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.

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