Practice Leader - Civil Engineering

Socket.dev; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Professional license bonuses

Employee resource groups

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Mentoring programs

Job summary

Langan seeks a Practice Leader - Civil Engineering to join our Tyler, Texas team. You will lead design, permitting, and client development for premier land development projects, collaborating with top leadership to drive growth and project success.

The role requires 15+ years of relevant experience, a PE license, and strong leadership in site/civil disciplines, with a focus on client engagement and project delivery. Tyler-based position with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 15+ years of land development/site/civil engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Strong client development and management abilities.
• Experience leading design, permitting, and staffing.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Design and permit residential, institutional, commercial and mixed-use projects for public and private clients.
• Develop growth plans, oversee staff utilization and office leadership.
• Lead staffing and hiring initiatives for the Inland Empire office.
• Identify and pursue new clients; attend business development meetings.
• Oversee junior staff; coach and motivate Site/Civil staff.
• Lead site/civil design from concept to completion.
• Lead storm water management design and SWPPP design.
• Integrate geotechnical and environmental engineering.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Client development

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Project management

Site/civil design

Hydrologic analysis

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 Practice Leader - Civil Engineering to join its collaborative team in Tyler, Texas. 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;
• Lead staffing and hiring initiatives for the Inland Empire office;
• Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within existing projects, and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients;
• Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments. Coach, train, and motivate Site/Civil staff;
• 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;
• 15+ 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;
• 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.

• 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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