Senior Practice Leader - Civil Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Mentoring programs

Job summary

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services seeks a Senior Practice Leader - Civil Engineering in Sacramento, CA. You will lead business development, engineering design, and permitting for diverse land development projects, shaping a collaborative, growth-oriented team.

Requires a California PE license, 16+ years of local site/civil experience, and excellent communication. Langan offers comprehensive benefits, professional growth, and a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 16+ years of site/civil engineering experience with land development focus.
• Proven success in client development, client management, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, permitting, and execution of residential, institutional, commercial, warehouse, and mixed-use projects for public and private clients.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic growth plans and optimize staff utilization.
• Drive business development by cultivating new client relationships and strengthening existing partnerships.
• Oversee site/civil engineering efforts from concept to completion including layout, grading, drainage, and infrastructure.
• Provide technical leadership in stormwater management, hydrologic analysis, and SWPPP preparation.
• Contribute to proposals and maintain strong analytical judgment and attention to detail.
• Coordinate with geotechnical and environmental disciplines and mentor project staff.

Skills

Client development

Project management

Mentoring

Written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

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.

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 Senior Practice Leader - Civil Engineering to join its collaborative team in Sacramento, CA. This individual will serve a key function in leading and supporting business development, engineering design, and related permitting efforts for a variety of multidisciplinary land development projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work top industry leadership in a continuous learning environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, permitting, and execution of residential, institutional, commercial centers, warehouse distribution centers, and mixed‑use projects for both public and private clients;
• Collaborate with office and regional leadership to develop strategic growth plans and optimize staff utilization;
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset by actively contributing to business development efforts - cultivating new client relationships for the firm and strengthening partnerships with existing clients;
• Oversee site/civil engineering efforts from concept through completion, including site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion, and sediment control;
• Provide technical leadership and oversight in stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, SWPPP preparation;
• Contribute to technical and proposal writing with strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and sound judgment;
• Apply integrated knowledge of land development engineering, including coordination with geotechnical and environmental disciplines; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required;
• Possess a valid Professional Engineer license in California;
• 16+ years of successful, local and related site / civil engineering experience with a concentration in land development on both small and large projects;
• Proven success in client development, client management, and project delivery abilities;
• Active participation in professional organizations;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment, and to mentor project and staff engineers;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.

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

• Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year.

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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