About this role
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"> </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></span></p><p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Langan is seeking a<strong> Senior Geotechnical Project Manager / Engineer t</strong>o join its collaborative team in <strong>New Orleans, LA</strong>. This individual will serve a key function in managing client interaction, providing staff training and project leadership, preparation of technical reports, specifications, plans, designing foundations, retaining walls, and other geotechnical aspects of construction. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner cross-functionally with top industry leadership in an ever-evolving environment.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Job Responsibilities</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Preparation of technical reports, specifications, construction plans, and geotechnical recommendations;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Preparation of proposals, coordinating projects, managing clients and managing billings;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Provide mentorship, coaching, and review of work for staff;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Expand services to existing clients, and the potential to develop new clients while maintaining strong billability;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Support of excavation designs and Plaxis 3D analysis;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Log borings and perform observation during construction projects;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines; and</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Perform other duties as requested.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Qualifications</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Master's degree in Geotechnical Engineering with a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Professional Engineer licensure;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">10+ years related geotechnical experience;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience in working with the following states: Louisianna, Mississippi, Alabama; </span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Prior experience with geotechnical investigations and construction inspections;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Office experience with investigation and field work coordination, geotechnical reports, and specification writing;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Prior field experience in: earthwork, driven and drilled pile construction, load testing, footings subgrade and backfill inspection, ground improvements, retaining wall design and construction, and excavation support system design and inspection;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Desired software knowledge: gINT, Slide/SLOPE/W, PLAXIS, LPILE, GRLWEAP, MSEW, SHAKE;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Excellent written and verbal communication skills;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment;</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Some field work is required; and</span></li> <li style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Possess reliable transportation for client meetings and job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p><p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">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. </span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">Langan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!</span></span></p> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><em><strong><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">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.</span></span></strong></em></p>