Environmental Practice Leader - Pacific Northwest

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking an Environmental Practice Leader to lead our environmental services in Seattle/Bellevue, WA. You will direct a growing team, develop new business, and oversee execution and QA/QC of projects.

You will manage client relationships, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive technical excellence across the Pacific Northwest region. This role requires strong leadership and long‑term client development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science.
• In‑depth knowledge of MTCA, EPA, CERCLA, and RCRA regulations.
• 12+ years of successful, local, and related experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects.
• Experience in land‑development driven brownfield remediation in the state of Washington.
• Experience completing site cleanups with the Washington Department of Ecology (DOE).
• PE/LG/LHG required; proven client-development and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage large, complex environmental engineering and remediation projects; perform senior level technical analysis and review.
• Identify and pursue new clients; develop additional work within existing projects; attend business development meetings.
• Maintain membership and leadership roles in external industry organizations.
• Develop and lead a team of environmental staff; hire, coach, train, motivate; oversee junior staff on projects.
• Provide senior project direction on complex projects, including fate and transport analyses and remedial alternatives.
• Ensure proper and safe execution of field assignments and correct interpretation of findings.
• Deliver multiple projects within budgets and schedules; prepare progress reports, invoices, and assist in collections.
• Maintain technical excellence and QA/QC on documents and proposals; coordinate with other offices as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE)

Licensed Geologist (LG)

Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHG)

Job description

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking an Environmental Practice Leader to lead our environmental services in Seattle/Bellevue, WA. You will direct a growing team, develop new business, and oversee execution and QA/QC of projects.

You will manage client relationships, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive technical excellence across the Pacific Northwest region. This role requires strong leadership and long‑term client development.