Industrial Water/Wastewater Practice Lead

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 30+ 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 embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; 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 Industrial Water/Wastewater Practice Leader to join its collaborative team. This role has the flexibility to sit out of a variety of Langan's offices including New Haven, CT; Boston, MA; Parsippany or Princeton, NJ; Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or Doylestown, PA. This individual will serve a key function in leading Langan’s industrial water practice including technical aspects through all facets of project lifecycle, management and leadership of technical staff, client relationship management, and business development.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner with top industry leadership in fueling the growth of a multi-disciplinary practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design of industrial water and wastewater treatment systems for a variety of applications, including manufacturing, life sciences, food processing, chemical, aerospace, data centers, and other types of facilities;
• Lead all aspects of industrial water and wastewater projects through the entire project lifecycle, from conceptual design through construction and start-up;
• Integrate Langan’s other engineering disciplines (Site/Civil, Geotech, etc.) and subcontractors to provide seamless services to our clients;
• Prepare proposals, solicit bids from contractors, and manage all aspects of water/wastewater project development;
• Facilitate client relationships, drive business development activities, and build relationships with vendors and contractors, and be a technical leader through membership in relevant professional organizations and attending and presenting at industry events and conferences;
• Partner closely with leadership throughout the firm as a practice lead to drive awareness and partnerships with internal technical seller-doers;
• Provide technical leadership and development of engineering staff located in multiple offices, including managing team utilization and financials;
• Drive Business Development activities by developing new clients for the firm and maintaining relationships with existing clients;
• Identify value-add opportunities by integrating other Langan services (environmental permitting and compliance, data management and digital services, ecological risk, ESG, etc.); and
• Performing other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering required, Master’s degree preferred;
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or on track to obtain;
• Minimum 10 years of wastewater treatment system design experience, with at least 5 in a consulting environment;
• Experience with closed-loop systems and water re-use/reduction strategies a plus;
• Hands-on experience and licensure as a treatment system operator a plus;
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to manage and develop clients;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
• Active participation in professional organizations;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and 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 an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents and values diverse backgrounds. Langan promotes a positive work environment of inclusion, where we respect each other’s differences and recognize that a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is a key to our success.