Practice Leader - Civil Engineering

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking a Practice Leader - Civil Engineering in Syracuse, NY. This role leads design, permitting, and client development for diverse land development projects and collaborates with senior leadership on growth initiatives.

The candidate will oversee site/civil design from concept through completion, manage staff utilization, and drive business development with new and existing clients, leveraging strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 10+ years of local land development/site/civil experience preferred.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Strong client development and client management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to design and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, and infrastructure from concept through completion.
• Experience with technical and proposal writing; attention to detail and judgment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Civil 3D is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and permit residential, institutional, commercial centers, warehouses, and mixed‑use projects for public and private clients.
• Develop growth plans with office leadership and manage staff utilization.
• Lead business development by cultivating new clients and maintaining relationships with existing ones.
• Oversee site/civil work from concept through completion, including layout, grading, drainage, and infrastructure.

Skills

Client management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Proposal writing

Project leadership

Independent work

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 Practice Leader - Civil Engineering to spearhead the Firm's growth in Syracuse, NY. 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;
• Possess an entrepreneurial demeanor and participate in Business Development activities by developing new clients for the firm and maintaining relationships with existing clients;
• 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;
• 10+ 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. Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
• 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.

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; and 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.

Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level.