Practice Leader - Civil Engineering

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services in Tyler, Texas seeks a Practice Leader - Civil Engineering to lead and support design, permitting, and client development for premier land development projects.

The role offers cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership and opportunities to grow within a dynamic, entrepreneurial firm. Requires PE license and 15+ years’ local experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and PE license with 15+ years of site/civil experience.
• Proven ability to design and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, and infrastructure.
• Strong client development and project leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and permit residential, institutional, commercial centers, warehouses, and mixed-use projects.
• Partner with leadership to develop growth plans and staff utilization.
• Lead staffing and hiring for the Inland Empire office.
• Identify new clients, expand work on existing projects, and participate in business development.
• Oversee junior staff, coach and mentor site/civil teams.
• Lead site/civil design across projects from concept to completion, including SWPPP and drainage.
• Demonstrate expertise in land development, geotechnical and environmental integration.

Skills

Leadership

Client development

Project management

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

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
• educational reimbursement

• employee resource groups
• flexible work schedules
• extensive training
• wellness programs
• buddy and mentoring programs
• 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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