Practice Leader - Environmental Permitting & Compliance

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 123,500 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid health, dental, andVision

401(k)/Roth with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Professional development and training

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is seeking an Environmental Practice Lead – Power Sector to guide a national team of consultants delivering air quality modeling, permitting, site assessment, remediation, and due diligence for power and data center projects.

You will shape market strategy, oversee project quality, expand services, and drive revenue growth while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in environmental industry with 5+ years in the power sector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional certifications (PE, CHMM, PG, etc.) preferred.
• Strong people, project, and client management skills; excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the power sector environmental capabilities and team.
• Refine market strategy and proposal materials for the power sector.
• Ensure high-quality work product, revenue growth, and profitability.
• Identify growth areas and coordinate with Data Centers and Environmental leadership.
• Mentor junior staff, participate in hiring, and manage project assignments.
• Perform complex analyses for environmental projects.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client management

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Team mentoring

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Professional certifications (PE, CHMM, PG)

Job description

Job Summary

Langan is seeking an Environmental Practice Lead – Power Sector to join its collaborative national Environmental Compliance practice. This individual will serve a key function in leading and building an existing team of experienced consultants that will bring high quality and timely solutions to this dynamic sector. The services that the successful candidate would be involved in leading include air quality modeling and permitting, site assessment, remediation services, environmental due diligence, and water and wastewater, as well as integrating the environmental services with our existing top‑of‑class site/civil and geotechnical engineering capabilities. In this role, you will join an industry‑leading engineering and environmental consultancy, experiencing and investing in significant growth in power and data center markets. This is an opportunity for an industry leader to inherit a well‑established platform, shape its next phase of growth in the power and data center markets, and in doing so, significantly broaden their own professional horizons.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge, technical expertise, strategic insight, and leadership to elevate our environmental capabilities and visibility within the power sector;
• Refinement of power sector market strategy and materials;
• Overall responsibility for work product quality, expansion of services, revenue growth, and profitability;
• Identification of technical and geographic growth areas, including oncoming trends;
• Work closely with Data Centers and Environmental practice leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization;
• Apply entrepreneurial demeanor and participate in Business Development activities by developing new clients for the firm and maintaining relationships with existing clients;
• Integration with firm‑wide multi‑discipline data center team;
• 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; and
• Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the environmental industry with 5+ years of direct experience in the power sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master’s degree preferred;
• Professional certification/credentials preferred (PE, CHMM, PG, etc.);
• In‑depth knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations and experience providing strategic development, permitting and operational support;
• 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

Benefits and Compensation

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!

Pay Range

$123,500—$200,000 USD

EEO Statement

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.