Geotechnical Project Leader – Philadelphia

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Parental and military leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager to join its team in Philadelphia, PA. This role focuses on geotechnical analysis and design while supporting project management, client interaction, and staff supervision.

You will partner cross‑functionally on both small and large geotechnical projects, supervising staff engineers and interfacing with clients in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer licensure.
• 6+ years of related Geotechnical experience.
• 3+ years of field experience with geotechnical investigations and construction observation including mass grading, deep foundations, subgrade for footings, ground improvement, and excavation support including tieback installation and testing.
• Proven experience in preparing technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations; writing proposals; running/coordinating projects; managing clients; managing billings; and reviewing the work of staff and mentoring staff.
• Strong understanding of codes and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software.
• Possess an entrepreneurial and professional demeanor, as well as strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Desire and ability to seek out new business opportunities and develop additional clients while maintaining project workload.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analyses, structural design of pile elements and underpinning systems, and special engineering inspections.
• Prepare technical documents and manage the preparation of proposals, reports, construction documents, and construction‑related correspondence associated with the projects managed.
• Supervise field investigations, and conventional earthwork and foundation construction activities.
• Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Plan, schedule, develop tasks, and project budgets. Prepare progress reports, draft change orders, draft invoices, and project billings.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Professional Engineer licensure

Geotechnical experience

Technical reporting & coordination

Client management

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree with Geotechnical emphasis

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Langan is seeking a Project Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager to join its team in Philadelphia, PA. This role focuses on geotechnical analysis and design while supporting project management, client interaction, and staff supervision.

You will partner cross‑functionally on both small and large geotechnical projects, supervising staff engineers and interfacing with clients in a dynamic, collaborative environment.