Practice Lead - Water​/Wastewater

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.

Langan is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join its collaborative team in Houston, TX
. This individual will serve a key function in leading and supporting design and permitting efforts for a variety of land development projects, more specifically water and wastewater distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and wastewater treatment facilities, with an emphasis on supporting Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), municipalities, and private development clients
. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with top industry leadership in a continuous learning environment.

• Designing and permitting of water and wastewater components for residential, institutional, commercial centers, warehouse distribution centers, and mixed‑use projects for both public and private clients, including Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs);
• Working closely with office leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization;
• Possessing an entrepreneurial demeanor and participating in Business Development activities by developing new clients for the firm and maintaining relationships with existing clients;
• Supporting and maintaining relationships with MUD boards, municipal agencies, utility districts, developers, and other key stakeholders;
• Site/civil work 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;
• Demonstrating experience in all aspects of land development engineering including the integration of geotechnical and environmental engineering;
• Mentoring and overseeing junior engineering staff and project teams; and
• Performing other duties as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required;
• Possess a valid Professional Engineer license;
• Possess 12+ years of successful, local and related site/civil engineering experience, with a concentration in water/wastewater and land development projects for public and private clients;
• Experience serving Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), utility districts, municipalities, and/or other public‑sector clients in Texas strongly preferred;
• Strong client development and client management abilities;
• Expertise in water and wastewater design, hydraulic analysis and design;
• Experience in technical and proposal writing. Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities;
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or Civil 3D;
• Active participation in professional organizations;
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment, and to mentor staff engineers;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities; and
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver's license in good standing.

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