Senior Land Development Engineer

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose! At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure. Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future. Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world. Ready to shape the future of resilient communities? Verdantas is seeking a Sr. Land Development Engineer to support our growing team in Lehigh Valley, PA . As a Sr. Land Development Engineer, you\'ll work with multidisciplinary design teams will help manage high- impact site development projects across Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region. Your work will span from site layouts and grading, stormwater management and erosion control, water and wastewater utility design, and permitting. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong technical judgment, initiative, and a commitment to continued professional growth. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex projects in a team-oriented environment with clear opportunities for leadership and advancement. What You\'ll Do Assist Civil Group Leader with Design and Project Management Perform technical planning and design work associated with land or site development and/or water/natural resources projects (as appropriate based on experience and licensure) Develop site layouts and perform detailed design and grading to ensure efficient, compliant, and build-ready project sites Perform comprehensive stormwater management design, erosion and sediment control planning, and landscape assessments to support resilient and compliant project development Prepare detailed entrance layout and access design plans that ensure safe, efficient, and compliant site entry and circulation Prepare permit plans for agency/municipal review Complete various land development and environmental permitting applications. Attend meetings with municipal officials, engineers, developers, and contractors Prepare Construction Drawings and Specifications suitable for construction What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution 7 or more years of experience in land development EIT required (Pennsylvania PE preferred) Knowledge of stormwater management, erosion, and sediment control best management practices Demonstrated experience leading teams of engineers and designers Familiarity with Hydro CAD, Hydra flow, HEC-RAS, or other stormwater modeling software NPDES permitting knowledge/Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required Salary Range The compensation range for this position is $98,000 - $130,000, with final compensation determined based on years of experience, qualifications, and licensing status. Benefits Flexible Work Environment Paid Parental Leave Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off + Holidays Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce. Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet #J-18808-Ljbffr Verdantas