Posted 4 months ago
Practice Leader - Geotechnical Engineering
@ Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Langan Engineering & Environmental Services is hiring a Practice Leader for its Geotechnical discipline in Calgary to grow the regional practice. The role leads client development, mentors staff, oversees technical reports and project delivery, and includes some field work. The posting requires a Master's in Geotechnical Engineering, a Professional Engineer licence and 15+ years of geotechnical experience.
Responsibilities:
- Expand geotechnical services to existing and new clients
- Mentor, coach and review staff work
- Lead proposals, project coordination and billing
- Oversee technical reports, specifications and geotechnical recommendations
- Monitor budgets, schedules and deadlines
Requirements summary:
- Master's in Geotechnical Engineering and Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer licence
- 15+ years geotechnical experience
- Strong leadership and business development skills
- Prior field experience with piles, excavation and retaining walls
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Professional Engineer |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | Master’s degree (required), Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
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Langan's client-focused, highly entrepreneurial culture cultivates an environment of opportunities in which career growth and teamwork flourish. Whether you are a seasoned professional or recent college graduate, Langan will provide you with unparalleled opportunities and a solid foundation for career growth. Our reputation for providing innovative solutions that yield measurable value for our clients continually forges new enduring relationships for the firm and distinguishes Langan from the competition. Langan provides an integrated mix of engineering and environmental consulting services in support of land development projects, corporate real estate portfolios, and the energy industry. Our clients include developers, property owners, public agencies, corporations, institutions, and energy companies around the world. Founded in 1970, Langan employs over 1,750 professionals in its Parsippany, NJ headquarters and among more than 50 regional offices across the country and internationally.
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- 300 Kimball Drive, 4th Floor, Parsippany, NJ 07054, US
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- Business categories
- Information Technology
- Consulting
- Other recorded names
- langan
- Langan
- Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
- Specialties
- Geotechnical
- Site/Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Transportation/Traffic Engineering
- Surveying
- 3D Laser Scanning
- and BIM
- Cultural Resources
- Natural Resources Assessments/Permitting
- Landscape Architecture + Planning
- GIS/Data Management Services
- PFAS
- IWMS
- Digital Solutions
- and Environmental Compliance
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- Reported total investment
- 22,550,659
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Langan's client-focused, highly entrepreneurial culture cultivates an environment of opportunities in which career growth and teamwork flourish. Whether you are a seasoned professional or recent college graduate, Langan will provide you with unparalleled opportunities and a solid foundation for career growth. Our reputation for providing innovative solutions that yield measurable value for our clients continually…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Civil Engineering |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Parsippany, NJ |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1970 |
| Specialties | GeotechnicalSite/Civil and Environmental EngineeringTransportation/Traffic EngineeringSurveying3D Laser Scanningand BIMCultural ResourcesNatural Resources Assessments/PermittingLandscape Architecture + PlanningGIS/Data Management Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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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 North America 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 - Geotechnical to lead the expansion of our Geotechnical discipline in Calgary, Canada. This individual will serve a key function overseeing the growth of an industry-renowned regional practice in managing client interaction and development, providing staff training and project leadership, and ensuring technical excellence in the preparation of technical reports, specifications, plans, designing foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive the growth of an established multi-disciplinary practice and contribute directly to the expansion and success of Langan’s Geotechnical Practice.
Job Responsibilities
- Expand geotechnical services to existing clients, and leverage professional network and Langan's brand and multidisciplinary capabilities to develop new clients;
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and review of work for staff;
- Lead preparation of proposals, coordinating projects, managing clients and managing billings;
- Oversee the preparation of technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations;
- Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines;
- Support of excavation designs and Plaxis 3D analysis;
- Manage log borings and observation during construction projects; and
- Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field;
- Professional Engineer licensure;
- 15+ years related geotechnical experience;
- Excellent leadership acumen and the ability to effectively develop a team of engineers to align performance with business goals;
- Strong business development capabilities driven by a relationship-focused approach and a robust network in the New England area;
- Prior experience with geotechnical investigations and construction inspections;
- Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing;
- Prior field experience in: earthwork, driven and drilled pile construction, load testing, footings subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and inspection;
- Desired software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE;
- 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;
- Some field work is required; 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 extended healthcare and dental coverage; life insurance and long-term disability insurance; Registered Retirement Savings Plan with company match; paid time off including parental leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses; and educational reimbursement.
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