Project Civil Engineer / Project Manager

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 96,750 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services seeks a Project Civil Engineer / Project Manager to join its collaborative team in Santa Barbara, CA. This role coordinates planning, design, and permitting of civil land development and infrastructure projects while coaching and leading staff.

You will work on healthcare, education, commercial and mixed-use projects with a strong emphasis on client communication, budgets, schedules, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Valid Professional Engineer license is required.
• 6+ years of site/civil land development experience.
• Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations.
• Strong client development and management abilities.
• Experience designing site layout, grading, drainage, and infrastructure from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and permitting of civil engineering and land development projects and coordinate client communication.
• Design site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, and erosion control from concept through completion.
• Develop new clients and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Manage multiple projects within budgets and schedules, monitor timelines, and keep projects on budget.
• Write and review reports, feasibility studies, stormwater management reports, specifications, and utility reports.
• Provide expertise in hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and SWPPP preparation for water quality compliance.
• Work with leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Team leadership

Hydrologic/hydraulic analysis

SWPPP design

Regulatory compliance

Proposal writing

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

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 Project Civil Engineer / Project Manager to join its collaborative team in Santa Barbara, CA. This individual will serve a key function in performing and coordinating the planning, design and permitting of civil engineering, land development and infrastructure projects, and coaching, training, and overseeing staff. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work as part of a passionate, collaborative team of civil engineers, working on exciting and meaningful projects across many different market sectors. Our work includes projects in healthcare, higher education, distribution, K‑12, commercial, office, retail, mixed‑use, and more.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design and permitting of civil engineering, land development and infrastructure projects. Coordinate and provide client communication.
• Design and oversee site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, etc. from concept through completion.
• Develop new clients for the firm and maintain relationships with existing clients.
• Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines. Minimize write‑offs by keeping projects on budget.
• Report and proposal writing. Write and review draft reports, including feasibility studies, stormwater management reports, technical specifications, and utility reports.
• Provide expertise in hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design including SWPPP preparation and water‑quality compliance.
• Work closely with office leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Valid Professional Engineer license.
• 6+ years of related site/civil land development experience.
• Knowledge of local city, county and state land use processes and regulations.
• Strong client development, client communication, client management abilities, and ability to develop new work.
• Site/civil experience on a variety of project sites including the ability to design site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, etc. from concept through completion.
• Demonstrated ability effectively managing projects from concept through construction documents.
• Self‑starter with the ability to manage, motivate, mentor and lead others.
• Ability to work well on multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Expertise in stormwater management design, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and design, and SWPPP preparation.
• Experienced in technical and proposal writing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency of AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Ability to effectively interact with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical 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

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!

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary Information

Pay Range: $96,750—$140,000 USD

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