Practice Leader - Noise

Langan provides expert Civil, Geotechnical, Traffic and Geo-Environmental engineering consulting services for major developers, renewable energy producers, energy companies, corporations, healthcare systems, colleges/universities, and large infrastructure programs around the world. Our employees collaborate seamlessly 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 experienced Noise Practice Leader to drive the growth and advancement of our noise and vibration capabilities. This is a high-impact, seller-doer role responsible for both technical leadership and business development, supporting environmental planning and permitting efforts for land development, transportation, infrastructure, and other complex projects.

This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, a technical authority within Langan, and a practice builder, partnering closely with environmental and firm leadership to expand our presence, strengthen client relationships, and deliver technically sound, defensible environmental solutions. The role will have a primary emphasis on noise and vibration analyses, with opportunities to coordinate across adjacent disciplines such as air quality as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development and expansion of Langan’s Noise Practice, including strategy, positioning, and service offerings;
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging existing relationships and building new client connections across public and private sectors;
• Drive proposal efforts, scope development, and fee strategy for noise-related services;
• Partner with firm leadership to align noise services with broader environmental, infrastructure, transportation, and land development growth initiatives;
• Serve as a client-facing subject matter expert, advising on noise, vibration, and environmental compliance strategies;
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, agencies, transportation authorities, infrastructure clients, architects, and other key stakeholders;
• Represent Langan in industry forums, client meetings, and regulatory engagement;
• Serve as a lead technical authority for noise and vibration analyses, coordinating with air quality and other multidisciplinary technical teams as appropriate;
• Lead and review noise and vibration technical studies and environmental documentation, ensuring high-quality, technically defensible deliverables;
• Oversee noise modeling, impact assessments, and mitigation strategies across a variety of project types;
• Provide executive-level QA/QC and technical direction across the practice;
• Mentor and grow a high-performing technical team, providing guidance, oversight, and career development support;
• Establish and implement best practices, tools, and methodologies across the noise discipline;
• Serve as an internal thought leader, advising project teams and leadership on complex noise, vibration, and regulatory issues;
• Support project scoping and environmental strategy, including thresholds, methodologies, regulatory requirements, and agency coordination;
• Collaborate with environmental project managers and technical SMEs to integrate noise analyses into broader environmental review and permitting efforts;
• Lead or support responses to agency comments, public review, and technical or regulatory challenges.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience leading noise and vibration analyses for environmental, land development, transportation, and/or infrastructure projects;
• Demonstrated success in a seller-doer or practice leadership role, including business development and client relationship management;
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, engineering, acoustics, urban planning, or a related field; advanced degree preferred;
• Strong expertise in applicable New York City, New York State, and federal noise and vibration regulatory frameworks, agency guidance, and accepted methodologies;
• Working knowledge of relevant environmental review processes, including NEPA, New York SEQRA, and New York City CEQR, as applicable to noise and vibration studies;
• Strong working knowledge of 23 CFR Part 772 and FHWA noise assessment methodologies for transportation projects;
• Advanced proficiency with FHWA TNM, FHWA RCNM, CadnaA, SoundPLAN, or similar noise modeling tools;
• Experience coordinating noise and vibration analyses with air quality and other environmental disciplines is a plus;
• Experience working with public agencies, transportation authorities, municipalities, developers, and other public- and private-sector clients;
• Proven ability to lead teams, win work, and deliver high-quality technical projects;
• Excellent communication and executive-level client engagement skills.

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 private medical insurance; group income protection; group life insurance; paid time off including maternity and parental leave; UK Workplace pension with company contribution; 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. 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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