Practice Leader - Civil Engineering

The role

This individual will lead and support design, permitting, and client management for land development projects. The role involves growing the Los Angeles office and the Site/Civil discipline.

What you will do

• Design and permit residential, institutional, commercial centers, warehouse distribution centers, and mixed-use projects
• Work with firm leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization
• Lead staffing and hiring initiatives for the Los Angeles office
• Identify and pursue new clients and attend business development meetings
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff
• Coach, train, and motivate Site/Civil staff
• Lead site/civil efforts including site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control
• Lead storm water management design, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design and SWPPP preparation
• Integrate geotechnical and environmental engineering into land development
• Perform other duties as requested

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 15+ years of successful, local and related site/civil engineering experience with a concentration in land development on both small and large projects
• Professional Engineering license
• Site/civil experience on a variety of project sites including the ability to design and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, etc. from concept through
• Strong client development and client management abilities
• Active participation in professional organizations
• Experience in technical and proposal writing
• 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
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits
• Valid driver’s license in good standing

Nice to have

• Proficiency of AutoCAD or Civil 3D preferred

Benefits

• 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
• Employee resource groups
• Flexible work schedules
• Extensive training
• Wellness programs

About the company

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for various clients throughout the U.S. and around the world. The firm fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment and is ranked among the top ten Best Firms to Work For and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide.