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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.\nConsistently 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.\n\nJob Summary\nLangan is seeking an experienced Noise Practice Leader to drive the growth and advancement of our noise and vibration capabilities across California. This is a high-impact, seller-doer role responsible for both technical leadership and business development, supporting CEQA-focused environmental planning efforts for land development, transportation, and infrastructure projects.\nThis individual will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, a technical authority within Langan, and a practice builder, partnering closely with CEQA leadership to expand our presence, strengthen client relationships, and deliver technically sound, legally defensible environmental solutions, with primary emphasis on noise and vibration analyses and coordination with adjacent disciplines such as air quality as needed.\nJob Responsibilities\nLead the development and expansion of Langan’s Noise Practice in California, including strategy, positioning, and service offerings;\nIdentify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging existing relationships and building new client connections across public and private sectors;\nDrive proposal efforts, scope development, and fee strategy for noise-related services;\nPartner with firm leadership to align noise services with broader CEQA, infrastructure, and land development growth initiatives;\nServe as a client-facing subject matter expert, advising on noise, vibration, and environmental compliance strategies;\nBuild and maintain relationships with developers, agencies, transportation authorities, and infrastructure clients;\nRepresent Langan in industry forums, client meetings, and regulatory engagement, elevating the firm’s presence in the California market;\nServe as the lead technical authority for noise and vibration analyses, with coordination of air quality and GHG considerations alongside multidisciplinary teams;\nLead and review noise and vibration technical studies and CEQA documentation (EIRs, IS/MNDs, appendices), ensuring high-quality, defensible deliverables;\nOversee development of noise modeling and impact assessments and mitigation strategies across project types;\nProvide executive-level QA/QC and technical direction across the practice;\nMentor and grow a high-performing technical team, providing guidance, oversight, and career development support;\nEstablish and implement best practices, tools, and methodologies across the noise discipline, in coordination with adjacent technical areas as needed;\nServe as an internal thought leader, advising project teams and leadership on complex noise/vibration and regulatory issues;\nSupport project scoping and environmental strategy, including thresholds, methodologies, and regulatory positioning;\nCollaborate with CEQA project managers and technical SMEs to integrate noise analyses into broader environmental documents, with coordination of air quality and GHG analyses as applicable;\nLead or support responses to agency comments, public review, and legal defensibility requirements.\nQualifications\n10+ years of experience leading noise and vibration analyses for CEQA projects, with familiarity working alongside air quality and GHG disciplines;\nDemonstrated success in a seller-doer or practice leadership role, including business development and client relationship management;\nBachelor’s degree in environmental studies, engineering, acoustics, urban planning, or a related field (advanced degree preferred);\nDeep expertise in California regulatory frameworks, agency guidance, and accepted methodologies for noise and vibration, with working knowledge of air quality and GHG requirements;\nStrong working knowledge of 23 CFR Part 772 and the Caltrans Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol;\nAdvanced proficiency with FHWA TNM, FHWA RCNM, CadnaA, SoundPLAN, or similar tools;\nFamiliarity with CalEEMod, EMFAC, and AERMOD, or ability to coordinate and oversee air quality modeling efforts is a plus;\nExperience supporting Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) and coordinating with agencies such as BAAQMD, SCAQMD, EPA, and CARB;\nProven ability to lead teams, win work, and deliver high-quality technical projects;\nExcellent communication and executive-level client engagement skills.\nLangan 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.\nLangan offers employee resource groups; flexible work schedules; extensive training; wellness programs; buddy and mentoring programs; and much more!\nLangan 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.\nCertain 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. 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