Practice Leader - Civil Engineering
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
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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 Portland, OR. 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 grow the Portland office and contribute directly to the overall growth of the Site/Civil discipline.
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 Portland office;
- Participate in 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 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; 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.
Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection to understand how we collect, use, and retain your personal information: https://www.langan.com/langan-notice-at-collection
About this role
Leading civil engineering practice growth in Portland requires both deep technical expertise and business acumen. This Practice Leader role at Langan combines hands-on design and permitting work across residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects with responsibility for expanding the office's Site/Civil discipline. You'll manage junior staff, oversee project delivery from concept through completion, and drive client development alongside office leadership—making this a position suited to someone ready to shape a growing practice.
The role demands 15+ years of land development engineering experience, a PE license, and demonstrated strength in client management and technical writing. You'll lead all aspects of site design including layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, and stormwater management, while also participating in hiring and staff development. This is fundamentally a dual role: a senior engineer who stays connected to complex projects and a practice leader who builds the team and business pipeline.
Langan's scale—50+ offices nationwide—means access to resources and collaboration across disciplines, while the Portland office offers the chance to make a direct impact on growth. The firm prioritizes professional development, flexible work arrangements, and a collaborative culture. If you have the engineering credentials and client-facing experience this calls for, and you're energized by both technical leadership and business development, this position offers a clear path to influence both project outcomes and office trajectory.
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