Practice Leader - Environmental

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 117,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Practice Leader – Environmental to join its collaborative Chicago team. This senior role oversees the growth of the Chicago Environmental Practice, identifies projects and proposals, and supervises field investigations and laboratory analyses.

You will lead engineering research, manage diverse projects, mentor staff, and coordinate with clients, contractors, and offices to deliver high‑impact environmental solutions in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of practical experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects.
• Knowledge of EPA, CERCLA, and RCRA regulations.
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• Strong people, project, and client management skills.
• Excellent public speaking, 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.
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within an existing project 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 staff assigned to Environmental projects. Participate in interviewing and hiring staff.
• Management of junior staff, senior staff, and project managers.
• Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines.
• Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects.
• Interface effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others.
• Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings. Ensure that data collection and laboratory analyses are completed correctly, within budget, and on time.
• Effectively organize, write, and edit reports, draft proposals, and other documents.
• Coordinate other work groups within the same or different office locations and/or within the same or different disciplines on an as-needed basis; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

People management

Project management

Client management

Public speaking

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Environmental software

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 – Environmental to join its collaborative team in Chicago. This individual will serve a key function in overseeing and driving the growth of Langan's Chicago Environmental Practice, identifying and managing environmental/engineering projects and proposals, conducting engineering research and analysis, and supervising field investigations and laboratory analysis. In this role, you will have the opportunity to leverage Langan's robust technical expertise and leadership presence in the Chicago market, manage diverse projects, and fuel the further expansion of an innovative and industry‑renowned practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within an existing project 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 staff assigned to Environmental projects. Participate in interviewing and hiring staff;
• Management of junior staff, senior staff, and project managers;
• Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines;
• Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects;
• Interface effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others;
• Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings. Ensure that data collection and laboratory analyses are completed correctly, within budget, and on time;
• Effectively organize, write, and edit reports, draft proposals, and other documents;
• Coordinate other work groups within the same or different office locations and/or within the same or different disciplines on an as‑needed basis; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master’s degree preferred;
• 15+ years of practical experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects;
• In‑depth knowledge and understanding of EPA, CERCLA, and RCRA regulations;
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required;
• Strong people, project, and client management skills;
• Knowledge of quantitative/technical analyses and related software;
• Excellent public speaking, 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.

Pay Range

$117,000—$171,000 USD

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