A multidisciplinary engineering firm in Calgary is seeking a Geotechnical Practice Leader. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of geotechnical experience, strong leadership skills, and a master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering. Responsibilities include expanding services, managing projects, and ensuring technical excellence. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and professional growth opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Overview
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 across 40+ offices and gain hands-on experience that fosters career growth. Langan culture is entrepreneurial and emphasizes training, knowledge sharing, and making progressive change in the communities we live and work.
Langan is consistently ranked among the top firms to work for and attracts and retains top talent. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment, prioritize wellbeing, health, and safety, encourage volunteerism and philanthropy, offer workplace flexibility and carbon-neutral office spaces, and empower individuals to contribute their skills to make impactful contributions.
Job Summary
Langan is seeking a
Geotechnical Practice Leader
to lead the expansion of our Geotechnical discipline in
Calgary, Canada . This role oversees growth of a regional practice, client interaction and development, staff training and project leadership, and ensures technical excellence in the preparation of technical reports, specifications, plans, designing foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. You will drive growth of an established multi-disciplinary practice and contribute to the expansion and success of Langan’s Geotechnical Practice.
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 billings;
Oversee the preparation of technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations;
Perform and manage multiple projects within budgets, schedules, and deadlines; monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines;
Support excavation designs and Plaxis 3D analysis;
Manage log borings and observations 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 and the ability to build and mentor a team;
Strong business development capabilities with 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 coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing;
Field experience in earthwork, pile construction, load testing, subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support systems;
Software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Strong attention to detail with analytical, multitasking, and judgment abilities;
Ability to work independently and in a team; some field work required;
Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Benefits and commitments
Langan offers a comprehensive compensation package for full-time employees, including extended health and dental coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, group registered retirement savings plan, paid time off (including parental and military leave), and bonuses for referrals and professional licenses, plus educational reimbursement. The company also provides employee resource groups, flexible work schedules, wellness programs, mentoring programs, and 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.
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