Practice Lead - Water/Wastewater

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Water/Wastewater Project Manager to join its collaborative team in Houston, TX. This individual will lead and support design and permitting efforts for various land development projects, focusing on water and wastewater distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pump stations, and treatment facilities, particularly for Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs), municipalities, and private development clients.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 MUDs;
• Closely working 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;
• Serving as a liaison between MUD boards, municipal agencies, utility districts, developers, and other key stakeholders;
• Leading site/civil work on a variety of project sites, including designing and overseeing site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, etc., from concept through completion;
• Mentoring and overseeing junior engineering staff and project teams;
• Performing other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required;
• Possess a valid Professional Engineer license;
• At least 12+ years of successful, local and related site/civil engineering experience, with a focus on 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 is highly preferred;
• Strong client development and client management abilities;
• Expertise in water and wastewater design, hydraulic analysis and design;
• 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;
• Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver's license in good standing.

Company Culture

Langan fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, continuous learning, and a supportive work environment. The firm attracts and retains top talent through its commitment to career growth, wellbeing, health, and safety, volunteerism, and workplace flexibility. Langan also offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, paid pregnancy disability leave, 401(k)/Roth with company match, paid time off, employee referral and professional license bonuses, and educational reimbursement.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with 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;
• Education reimbursement.

About the Role

Langan is a leader in land development engineering and environmental consulting services, serving major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs across the U.S. and internationally. Our employees benefit from a collaborative environment, robust training, and a commitment to community involvement.