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 Geotechnical Practice Leader - Earthquake Engineering to join its collaborative team in San Francisco Bay area (Langan is also open to this position in Los Angeles or Irvine offices). This individual will serve as a subject matter expert in Earthquake Engineering in our Geotechnical division while managing client interaction, developing business, providing staff training and project leadership, developing geotechnical design criteria for foundations, retaining structures, etc., preparation of technical reports, specifications, plans and directing geotechnical services during construction. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally with top industry leadership in driving the continued growth and success of Langan’s Geotechnical practice with a specialization in Earthquake Engineering. Our team is dedicated to creating safer, more resilient structures that can withstand seismic events.

Job Responsibilities

Development of new business through industry and network connections in the seismic engineering market;
Involvement in professional organizations within field of expertise;
Development of repeat business from existing clients through delivering excellent client services;
Mentorship, coaching, and review of work for staff on development of site-specific ground motions;
Performance and management of multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines;
Preparation of technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations, working experience with ground motions subspecialty and experience in development of site-specific ground motions;
Preparation of proposals, coordinating projects, managing clients and managing billings;
Performance of other duties as requested.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, PhD preferred;
Professional Engineer licensure;
Ability to obtain Geotechnical Engineer licensure;
10+ years related geotechnical experience with ground motions subspecialty and experience in development of site-specific ground motions
Experience in the development of site-specific ground motions for performance-based design (PBD) both ergodic and non-ergodic;
Experience in Peer review process associated with PBD;
Experience in geologic and seismic hazard evaluation;
Prior experience with geotechnical investigations and services during construction;
Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing;
Prior field experience in: earthwork, shallow and deep foundation construction, load testing, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and inspection;
Desired software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GROUP, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE, DEEPSOIL, EZFRISK, OPENQUAKE, OPENSHA, NSHMP;