Practice Leader - Geotechnical Engineering

The role

This individual will lead the expansion of the Geotechnical discipline in Calgary. They will manage client interaction, provide staff training, and ensure technical excellence in geotechnical reports, specifications, and designs.

What you will do

• Expand geotechnical services to existing clients and develop new clients
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and review of work for staff
• Lead preparation of proposals, coordinating projects, managing clients and managing billings
• Oversee the preparation of technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations
• Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines
• Support of excavation designs and Plaxis 3D analysis
• Manage log borings and observation during construction projects
• Perform other duties as requested

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer licensure
• 15+ years related geotechnical experience
• Excellent leadership acumen and the ability to effectively develop a team of engineers to align performance with business goals
• Strong business development capabilities driven by a relationship-focused approach and a robust network in the New England area
• Prior experience with geotechnical investigations and construction inspections
• Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing
• Prior field experience in: earthwork, driven and drilled pile construction, load testing, footings subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and ex
• 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
• Some field work is required

Nice to have

• gINT
• Slide/SLOPE/W
• PLAXIS
• LPILE
• GRLWEAP
• MSEW
• SHAKE

Benefits

• full-time employment extended healthcare and dental coverage
• life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• paid time off including parental leave
• employee referral and professional license bonuses
• educational reimbursement

About the company

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 North America and around the world.