Environmental Practice Lead - Data Centers

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 40 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 an Environmental Practice Lead – Data Centers to join it’s collaborative national Data Centers practice. This individual will serve a key function in leading and building on an existing team of experienced consultants that will bring high quality and timely solutions to this dynamic sector. The services that the successful candidate would be involved in include environmental due diligence, site assessment, remediation services, air quality modeling and permitting, and water and wastewater, as well as integrating the environmental services with our existing top-of-class site/civil and geotechnical engineering  data center capabilities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to join an industry-leading engineering and environmental consultancy as it continues to grow its data center practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge, technical expertise, strategic insight, and leadership to elevate our environmental capabilities and visibility within the data center industry;
• Refinement of data center market strategy and materials;
• Overall responsibility for work product quality, expansion of services, revenue growth, and profitability;
• Identification of technical and geographic growth areas, including oncoming trends;
• Work closely with Data Centers and Environmental practice leadership to develop growth plans and ensure staff utilization;
• Apply entrepreneurial demeanor and participate in Business Development activities by developing new clients for the firm and maintaining relationships with existing clients;
• Integration with firm-wide multi-discipline data center team;
• 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; and
• Perform complex analyses for specific portions of broader engineering and environmental projects.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in the environmental industry with 5 years of direct experience in data center/mission critical industry;
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or Science; Master’s degree preferred;
• Professional certification/credentials preferred (PE, CHMM, PG, etc.);
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of environmental regulations and experience providing strategic development, permitting and operational support;
• Strong people, project, and client management skills;
• 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.
  
  
  

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. The estimated range for this role is: $112,000 - $200,000. 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.