Civil Engineering Practice Lead - LA Growth & Client Impact

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Professional license bonuses

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Practice Leader - Civil Engineering to join its collaborative team in Los Angeles, CA. This role leads design, permitting and client management for land development projects, with growth opportunities for the Los Angeles office and the Site/Civil discipline.

The candidate will drive growth plans, staff utilization, and business development, while overseeing junior staff and coordinating complex site/civil design from concept through completion.

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 completion.
• Strong client development and client management abilities.
• Proficiency of AutoCAD or Civil 3D preferred.
• 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 and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Design and permit residential, institutional, commercial centers, warehouse distribution centers, and mixed‑use projects for both public and private clients.
• Work closely with firm leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization.
• Lead staffing and hiring initiatives for the Los Angeles office.
• Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within an existing project, and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients.
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments. Coach, train, and motivate Site/Civil staff.
• Lead site/civil efforts 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 completion.
• Lead storm water management design, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design and SWPPP preparation.
• Demonstrate experience in all aspects of land development engineering including the integration of geotechnical and environmental engineering.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Client development

Project leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Langan is seeking a Practice Leader - Civil Engineering to join its collaborative team in Los Angeles, CA. This role leads design, permitting and client management for land development projects, with growth opportunities for the Los Angeles office and the Site/Civil discipline.

The candidate will drive growth plans, staff utilization, and business development, while overseeing junior staff and coordinating complex site/civil design from concept through completion.