
Senior Practice Leader - Civil Engineering
Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, LLC
Sacramento, CAFull-time$117–171K/yrPosted 4mo agoStill listed today
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Job overview
Langan is seeking a Senior Practice Leader - Civil Engineering in Sacramento to lead and support business development, engineering design, and permitting for multidisciplinary land development projects. The role includes leading project execution, overseeing site/civil engineering from concept through completion, providing technical leadership, and coordinating with geotechnical and environmental disciplines. The leader will also collaborate on strategic growth, develop client relationships, and mentor project and staff engineers.
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Full job description
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.
Job Summary
Langan is seeking a Senior Practice Leader - Civil Engineering to join its collaborative team in Sacramento, CA. This individual will serve a key function in leading and supporting business development, engineering design, and related permitting efforts for a variety of multidisciplinary land development projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work top industry leadership in a continuous learning environment.
Job Responsibilities
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Lead the design, permitting, and execution of residential, institutional, commercial centers, warehouse distribution centers, and mixed-use projects for both public and private clients;
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Collaborate with office and regional leadership to develop strategic growth plans and optimize staff utilization;
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Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset by actively contributing to business development efforts - cultivating new client relationships for the firm and strengthening partnerships with existing clients;
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Oversee site/civil engineering efforts from concept through completion, including site layout, grading, drainage, infrastructure, erosion, and sediment control;
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Provide technical leadership and oversight in stormwater management, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, SWPPP preparation;
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Contribute to technical and proposal writing with strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and sound judgment;
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Apply integrated knowledge of land development engineering, including coordination with geotechnical and environmental disciplines; and
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Perform other duties as requested.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required;
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Possess a valid Professional Engineer license in California;
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16+ years of successful, local and related site / civil engineering experience with a concentration in land development on both small and large projects;
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Proven success in client development, client management, and project delivery abilities;
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Active participation in professional organizations;
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Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment, and to mentor project and staff engineers;
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences;
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Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities.
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 committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We believe that an inclusive workplace is essential for the well-being and success of our employees. 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 $117,000—$171,000 USD
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How this job compares
Set against the 1,396 open Civil Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$117–171K/yr
- California median$150–201K/yr46 salary ranges
- US median$100–140K/yr446 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $144K, is 18% below the California median midpoint ($175K) — in the middle half of Civil Engineering salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 77 open Civil Engineering jobs in California and 1,396 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- WSP USA12 open
- Arup10 open
- Black & Veatch7 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 16 years of experience — more than three in four Civil Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 711 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 682 of the 1,396 open Civil Engineering jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 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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