Practice Lead - Water/Wastewater

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k)/Roth with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Educational reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to lead design and permitting for land development projects in Houston, TX. This role focuses on water and wastewater systems, pump stations, and treatment facilities for MUDs, municipalities, and private clients.

You will work with senior leadership to drive project success, mentor teams, and build client relationships while managing projects from concept through completion in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• 12+ years of site/civil engineering experience with water/wastewater and land development.
• Experience serving MUDs, utility districts, municipalities, or public-sector clients in Texas preferred.
• Strong client development and management abilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and permitting water and wastewater components for varied projects for public and private clients including MUDs.
• Collaborating with leadership to develop growth plans and optimize staff utilization.
• Engaging in business development to secure new clients and maintain existing relationships.
• Maintaining relationships with MUD boards and municipal agencies.
• Overseeing site/civil work from concept through completion (grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion control).
• Mentoring junior staff and project teams; performing other duties as requested.

Skills

Project management

Client development

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Leadership

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Langan 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. Our employees collaborate seamlessly among 50+ offices and gain valuable hands‑on experience that fosters career growth. Langan 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

Langan is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join its collaborative team in Houston, TX. This individual will serve a key function in leading and supporting design and permitting efforts for a variety of land development projects, more specifically water and wastewater distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and wastewater treatment facilities, with an emphasis on supporting Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), municipalities, and private development clients. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with top industry leadership in a continuous learning environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Designing and permitting of water and wastewater components for residential, institutional, commercial centers, warehouse distribution centers, and mixed‑use projects for both public and private clients, including Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs);
• Working closely with office leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization;
• Possessing an entrepreneurial demeanor and participating in Business Development activities by developing new clients for the firm and maintaining relationships with existing clients;
• Supporting and maintaining relationships with MUD boards, municipal agencies, utility districts, developers, and other key stakeholders;
• Site/civil work 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;
• Demonstrating experience in all aspects of land development engineering including the integration of geotechnical and environmental engineering;
• Mentoring and overseeing junior engineering staff and project teams; and
• Performing other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required;
• Possess a valid Professional Engineer license;
• Possess 12+ years of successful, local and related site/civil engineering experience, with a concentration in water/wastewater and land development projects for public and private clients;
• Experience serving Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), utility districts, municipalities, and/or other public‑sector clients in Texas strongly preferred;
• Strong client development and client management abilities;
• Expertise in water and wastewater design, hydraulic analysis and design;
• Experience in technical and proposal writing. Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil 3D;
• Active participation in professional organizations;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment, and to mentor staff engineers;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver's license in good standing.

Langan provides a rich array of programs and benefits to help its employees advance their careers and enhance the quality of their lives.

Our comprehensive compensation package includes:

• 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
• educational reimbursement

Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!

Langan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well‑being and success of our employees.

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