Environmental Practice Leader

The role

This individual will oversee and drive the growth of the Environmental Practice by identifying and managing projects and proposals. They will conduct engineering research, supervise field investigations, and manage junior, senior, and project management staff.

What you will do

• Lead the identification and pursuit of new clients and develop additional work within existing projects
• Attend business development meetings with new and existing clients
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff
• Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Environmental projects
• Participate in interviewing and hiring staff
• Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines
• Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects
• Interface with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, and supervisors
• Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings
• Organize, write, and edit reports, draft proposals, and other documents

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• 15+ years of progressive experience leading environmental assessment, site investigation, remediation, reclamation, and regulatory compliance projects in Canada
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal, provincial, and municipal environmental regulations, including Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act (EPEA), Water Act, Contaminated Sites polici
• Professional designation in good standing, such as Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA, Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with APEGA, or other relevant environmental professional designation re
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring staff, managing project delivery, and growing client relationships and business development opportunities
• Experience managing environmental due diligence, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), remediation programs, risk assessments, and regulatory approvals
• Strong understanding of environmental data interpretation, quantitative analyses, contaminant fate and transport principles, and industry-standard environmental software and modeling tools
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Valid Class 5 driver's license (or equivalent) in good standing

Nice to have

• Master's degree
• Experience preferably within Alberta and Western Canada

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
• Employee resource groups
• Flexible work schedules
• Extensive training
• Wellness programs
• Buddy and mentoring programs

About the company

Langan provides expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, and large infrastructure programs throughout the U.S. and around the world. The firm fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment that prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety.