Civil Engineering Practice Leader

Fluor Corp; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Educational reimbursement

Mentoring programs

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Practice Leader - Civil Engineering for the Inland Empire, CA, to lead design, permitting, and client management on premier land development projects. This role partners with industry leadership to drive growth and deliver complex site development solutions.

The candidate will oversee staff, pursue new business, and guide multi-disciplinary teams through design, permitting, and construction phases, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer license is required or active.
• Strong client development and client management abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee site/civil aspects from concept through completion.
• Lead staffing and growth plans for Inland Empire office.
• Identify and pursue new clients and opportunities; participate in BD meetings.
• Provide oversight and mentorship to junior staff, coaching and training.

Skills

Client development

Strong communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Civil Engineering Practice Leader

Job Details

Start date 10 September 2026

Location Riverside

Job type Permanent

Discipline Civil Structural and Architectural

Reference170069

Job Function Project Manager

Job Description

Practice Leader- Inland Empire - Civil Engineering

Our client 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. Employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. The culture is entrepreneurial from advancing innovative technical solutions, to participating in robust training and knowledge sharing, to making progressive change within the communities we live and work.

Consistently ranked among the top ten “Best Firms to Work For” and Engineering News-Record’s top 50 firms worldwide, Langan attracts and retains the best talent in the industry. Employees thrive at Langan, a firm that fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment for all; prioritizes wellbeing, health, and safety; encourages volunteerism and philanthropy; offers workplace flexibility, along with carbon‑neutral office spaces; and empowers individuals to contribute their skills and knowledge to make impactful contributions.

Job Summary

Seeking a Practice Leader - Civil Engineering to join a collaborative team in the Inland Empire, CA . This individual will serve a key function in leading and supporting design, permitting and client management/development efforts for a variety of land development projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross‑functionally with top industry leadership on a diverse array of premier land development projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and permit residential, institutional, commercial centers, warehouse distribution centers, and mixed‑use projects for both public and private clients;
• Work closely with office leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization;
• Lead staffing and hiring initiatives for the Inland Empire office;
• Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within existing projects, 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; and
• Performs other duties as requested.

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; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Benefits

• full‑time employment 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;
• and educational reimbursement.

• Flexible work schedules;
• extensive training;
• wellness programs;
• buddy and mentoring programs;
• and much more!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.