
Environmental Practice Leader
Denver, COJob$130–190K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Langan is seeking an Environmental Practice Leader in Denver to identify and manage environmental and engineering projects and proposals, conduct research and analysis, and supervise field investigations and laboratory work. The role also oversees staff and project delivery, supports client development, and contributes to environmental restoration and the productive reuse of blighted properties.
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Job Summary Langan is seeking an Environmental Practice Leader to join its collaborative team in Denver. This individual will serve a key function in identifying and managing environmental/engineering projects and proposals, conducting engineering research and analysis, and supervising field investigations and laboratory analysis. In this role, you will have the opportunity to manage diverse projects, solve problems and overcome challenges in restoring the environment and returning blighted properties to productive re-use while protecting and enhancing the environment. - Job ResponsibilitiesPerform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects; - Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, develop additional work within an existing project and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients; - Provide direct oversight and management of junior staff for specific project assignments. Coach, train, and motivate staff assigned to Environmental projects. Participate in interviewing and hiring staff; - Supervise field activities and ensure correct interpretations of findings. Ensure that data collection and laboratory analyses are completed correctly, within budget, and on time; - Manage and deliver on multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Prepare progress reports and draft change orders. Prepare draft invoices, project billings, and assist in payment collections; - Effectively organize, write, and edit reports, draft proposals, and other documents; - Coordinate 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, contractors, subcontractors, staff, project personnel, supervisors, and others; and - Perform other duties as requested. - QualificationsBachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master's degree preferred; - In-depth knowledge and understanding of EPA, CERCLA, and RCRA regulations; - 12+ years of practical experience with environmental investigations and remediation projects; - Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) required; - Strong people, project, and client management skills; - 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 in a team environment; and - Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver's license in good standing. Certain US jurisdictions require Langan to include an estimate of salary or hourly ranges. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as related work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills. Certain roles may be eligible for overtime and participation in the firm's annual bonus and performance review program. Bonuses are discretionary and based on individual job performance and the profitability of the firm. Employees are also eligible to receive up to 20 days of paid vacation time, 10 days of paid sick time and 10 paid holidays throughout the year. Eligibility and actual paid time off may vary based on local law and factors such as hours worked, related work experience and level. Pay Range $130,000 - $190,000 USD Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice at Collection to understand how we collect, use, and retain your personal information: https://www.langan.com/langan-notice-at-collection Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Langan Engineering & Environmental Services? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert Please Apply at: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjEwMDQ2Ljg3NjBAbGFuZ2FuZW5naW5lZXJpbmdjb21wLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ
How this job compares
Set against the 1,547 open Environmental Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$130–190K/yr
- Colorado median$91–150K/yr91 salary ranges
- US median$91–160K/yr1,097 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $160K, is 27% above the Colorado median midpoint ($126K) — in the top quarter of Environmental Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 95 open Environmental Engineer jobs in Colorado and 1,547 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Colorado
- CDM Smith18 open
- Montrose Environment15 open
- GHD Inc.14 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 12 years of experience — more than three in four Environmental Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 1,321 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 980 of the 1,547 open Environmental Engineer jobs (63%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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