Water Resources Engineer III

Water Resources 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 highly-skilled Water Resources Engineer to join our expanding Mid-Atlantic team in either our Wilkes-Barre, PA, or Bethlehem, PA office.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical skills to various flood control and stormwater infrastructure projects, including levee systems and other flood control systems, while working alongside a diverse team of experienced engineers.

We are looking for a motivated and solutions-oriented engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. They possess strong problem-solving skills and can work independently while maintaining clear communication with project teams and clients. This individual is detail-focused without losing sight of broader project goals and demonstrates persistence and creativity when navigating complex design and permitting challenges. They enjoy setting goals and developing actionable plans to achieve them, and they see each project as an opportunity to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully.

When joining our team, you will be welcomed into an environment that values what you bring to the table, supports continuous growth in the Water Resources field, and celebrates the accomplishments you achieve. Ranked the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group and Verdantas employees, you won't be just joining a firm; you'll be investing in your career.

What You'll Do:

• Assist engineers with a variety of flood control projects (including levee systems, pump stations, and dams)
• Assist engineers with stormwater infrastructure projects
• Conduct field investigations required to support design/study assignments
• Knowledge and research of regulatory/permitting requirements
• Drafting of design packages and contract drawings.
• Preparation of permit applications
• H&H modeling and related reports
• Assist with the preparation of technical studies and reports, project specifications
• Cost estimating support services
• Construction administration
• Interface with clients, regulatory officials, and contractors as required
• Attendance at client or public meetings, as needed

What You Bring:

• B.S. degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, required with a focus in water resources preferred
• EIT required, PE a plus
• 3-7 years of experience working in the field of Civil or Environmental Engineering. Prior H&H experience is highly desired
• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong working knowledge of Civil 3D will be required
• Experience with GIS, Hydraflow, HydroCAD, & HEC-RAS software is desired
• Experience with local, state, and federal flood regulations, including knowledge of FEMA maps and studies, is a plus

Salary Range: The starting salary for this position is $80,000, 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