Practice Leader - Environmental

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 an Environmental Practice Leader to join its collaborative team in Seattle or Bellevue, WA. This individual will serve as practice leader for the environmental services discipline in Langan’s Pacific Northwest region. They will serve a key function in managing an existing and growing environmental team and developing new business. They will bear overall responsibility for the execution of environmental/engineering projects and proposals, including managing the production of related assignments, providing senior project direction during all aspects of work, and performing quality assurance/quality control reviews of final work products. In this role, this individual will have the opportunity to work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to manage a robust and growing engineering practice in the Pacific Northwest region.

Job Responsibilities

• Possess the ability to singlehandedly direct and manage large, complex environmental engineering and remediation projects, including performing senior level technical analysis and review;
• Identify and pursue new clients, develop additional work within existing projects and attend business development meetings and events;
• Maintain membership and leadership roles in external industry organizations;
• Develop and lead a team of environmental staff, including hiring, coaching, training, and motivating staff and providing direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments;
• Provide senior project direction on complex environmental projects, including fate and transport analysis, human health exposure assessments, and remedial alternatives analyses.
• Bear responsibility for the proper and safe execution of field assignments by junior staff and ensure correct interpretations of findings;
• Ensure that multiple projects and tasks are delivered within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Process progress reports and change orders in a timely manner. Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections;
• Possess technical excellence in environmental consulting and engineering and provide the highest level of QA/QC on technical documents and proposals;
• Coordinate with other work groups within the same or different office locations and/or within the same or different disciplines on an as-needed basis;
• Interface effectively and professionally with clients, regulators, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master’s degree preferred;
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of MTCA, EPA, CERCLA, and RCRA regulations;
• 12+/- years of successful, local, and related experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects;
• Must have land-development driven brownfield remediation experience in the state of Washington. 
• Must have experience completing site cleanups with the Washington Department of Ecology (DOE), including working with DOE to complete remedial investigations, feasibility studies, and cleanup action plans.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Licensed Geologist (LG), or Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHG) required;
• Must have proven client-development experience. Strong people, project, and client management skills;
• Established relationships with private and/or public sector clients and a proven ability to generate repeat work and expand a consulting services portfolio;
• Active participation in professional organizations.
• 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 provide leadership 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.