Civil Engineering Practice Leader — Lead, Grow & Impact

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Nevada; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/Roth with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Practice Leader - Civil Engineering to join our Reno, NV team. This role leads design, permitting, and client management for diverse land development projects, partnering across functional areas with industry leaders to deliver premier projects.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in site/civil engineering, a PE license, and strong client development skills. You will guide growth plans, mentor staff, and oversee complex site layouts from concept to completion in a dynamic firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15+ years of local site/civil engineering experience in land development.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Experience designing and overseeing site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control.
• Strong client development and client management abilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Active participation in professional organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and permitting for residential, institutional, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
• Develop growth plans with firm leadership and manage staff utilization.
• Oversee staffing and hiring in the Los Angeles office (note: location referenced; primary Reno focus).
• Identify and pursue new clients and opportunities; participate in business development meetings.
• Supervise junior staff and mentor Site/Civil teams.
• Lead site/civil design from concept through completion, including grading and drainage.
• Direct stormwater management design and SWPPP preparation.
• Integrate geotechnical and environmental engineering with land development.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Client development

Client management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

Langan is seeking a Practice Leader - Civil Engineering to join our Reno, NV team. This role leads design, permitting, and client management for diverse land development projects, partnering across functional areas with industry leaders to deliver premier projects.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in site/civil engineering, a PE license, and strong client development skills. You will guide growth plans, mentor staff, and oversee complex site layouts from concept to completion in a dynamic firm.