Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is a full-service consulting firm offering planning, engineering and program management services. Founded in 1935, LAN has grown from its humble beginnings as a small Houston firm to a national leader in the heavy civil infrastructure engineering industry.
"Our purpose is to continuously improve the quality of life in the communities we serve."
About LAN
At Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN), we don’t just build infrastructure — we shape communities. Founded in 1935, LAN has grown from a small Houston-based firm into a nationally recognized leader in planning, engineering, and program management. With more than 90 years of experience, we’re proud to help design the roads, bridges, water systems, and public spaces that improve everyday life.
Our Purpose
We’re driven by one simple but powerful goal: To continuously improve the quality of life in the communities we serve. Serving the community is key to defining who we are as a firm. We achieve this by delivering exceptional results to our clients’ unique problems. However, our service doesn’t stop there.
LAN is committed, and we believe our efforts in the community will result in long-lasting impact.
What we are looking for
In this role, you’ll lead a talented team through the planning, design, and delivery of critical treatment plant projects, making sure everything runs smoothly from kickoff to completion. Along the way, you’ll balance technical know-how, project leadership, and client collaboration to drive success. But we’re not just looking for someone to check the boxes—we’re looking for someone to bring fresh ideas to the table. Whether it’s improving system efficiency, reducing lifecycle costs, or helping our clients streamline maintenance, your innovative thinking will make a real impact.
If you’re passionate about engineering solutions that work better, last longer, and serve communities smarter, we’d love to meet you.
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What you get to do
Lead and oversee major water and wastewater infrastructure projects from initial concept through final delivery, ensuring strategic alignment with client and community goals.
Drive project planning and execution, managing scopes, budgets, and schedules—while guiding your team through design and delivery phases.
Serve as the primary client contact, building partnerships, managing expectations, and ensuring long-term satisfaction.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants, providing direction without losing sight of technical integrity and quality.
Navigate regulatory processes, coordinating with agencies to secure permits and ensure full compliance.
Mentor and develop staff, offering guidance to grow the next generation of engineers and project leaders.
Proactively identify project risks and opportunities, using sound judgment to make decisions that keep projects—and teams—on track.
Support business development efforts, contributing to proposals, presentations, and strategic pursuits to grow LAN’s presence and impact.
What you will bring
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas, or the ability to obtain within 6 months.
12+ years of progressive experience in water and wastewater treatment design, including leadership or task management roles.
Proven success leading or managing treatment projects, from preliminary design through construction support.
In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
A proactive mindset with a commitment to staying current on new technologies, equipment, and treatment system innovations.
Strong leadership, client-facing, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and disciplines.
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, status, or local laws and to prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any of these factors. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 713-266-6900 or by email using peopleoperations@leoadaly.com . For more information about your rights under the law, see: Know Your Rights
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