Practice Leader - Geotechnical Engineering

The role

This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in Earthquake Engineering within the Geotechnical division. They will manage client interaction, develop business, provide staff training, and lead projects including geotechnical design and construction services.

What you will do

• Development of new business through industry and network connections in the seismic engineering market
• Involvement in professional organizations within field of expertise
• Development of repeat business from existing clients through delivering excellent client services
• Mentorship, coaching, and review of work for staff on development of site-specific ground motions
• Performance and management of multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines
• Preparation of technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations
• Preparation of proposals, coordinating projects, managing clients and managing billings
• Performance of 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
• Ability to obtain Geotechnical Engineer licensure
• 10+ years related geotechnical experience with ground motions subspecialty and experience in development of site-specific ground motions
• Experience in the development of site-specific ground motions for performance-based design (PBD) both ergodic and non-ergodic
• Experience in Peer review process associated with PBD
• Experience in geologic and seismic hazard evaluation
• Prior experience with geotechnical investigations and services during construction
• Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing
• Prior field experience in: earthwork, shallow and deep foundation construction, load testing, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and insp
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities

Nice to have

• PhD
• gINT
• Slide/SLOPE/W
• PLAXIS
• LPILE
• GROUP
• GRLWEAP
• MSEW
• SHAKE
• DEEPSOIL

Benefits

• 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
• educational reimbursement
• employee resource groups
• flexible work schedules
• extensive training
• wellness programs
• buddy and mentoring programs
• up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays

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 the U.S. and around the world.