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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?

Join our team as a Lead Power Market Senior Land Development Engineer and be at the forefront of land development innovation in the Mid-Atlantic power market.

Step into a leadership role where your expertise in land development fuels the transformation of the Mid-Atlantic power market. You'll manage high-impact projects that support energy transformation and civil infrastructure and serve as a primary liaison for client engagement. Collaborating with experts across disciplines, you'll help design and deliver solutions that meet the region's evolving power needs. This role offers the opportunity to influence both local landscapes and regional energy resilience.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to lead strategic development efforts that directly support regional power infrastructure and environmental resilience. A successful Lead Sr. Land Development Engineer will foster Verdantas' people-focused culture, embracing coaching, knowledge sharing, diverse perspectives, and fostering a workplace where people thrive and ideas flourish. As a prominent member of the team, you will also play a key role in mentoring and fostering the professional development of emerging talent within the Land Development team.

At Verdantas, we're not just looking toward the future; we're creating it, together. Named the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group, we offer a culture rooted in empathy, creativity, and life balance.

Project and Team Leadership:

• Provide direction and leadership to project teams, ensuring effective communication, resource allocation, supervision, and adherence to project timelines and budgets

• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment

• Identify and nurture high-potential talent within the team; mentor and develop the next generation of Engineering leadership at Verdantas

• Provide guidance and support to team members to ensure successful project delivery

• Commitment to people and professional development of our teams

Technical Leadership:

• Serve as Lead Senior Engineer and primary point of contact managing strategy, technical and design work, regulatory engagement, and business development

• Engage as Senior in Charge on land or site plan development, design, and permitting, stormwater management design and permitting, erosion & sediment control design (as appropriate based on licensure), primarily for Verdantas' Area-level clients in our Real Estate, Government, Energy, and Industrial Markets

• Direct meetings with municipal officials, engineers, developers, and contractors

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on best practices

• Identify opportunities for process and quality improvements and implement best practices

• Lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of project delivery

• Encourage a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team

Client Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as the primary point of contact for project-related needs and committing to client satisfaction

• Understand client needs and provide tailored solutions

• Present project updates and technical information to clients in a clear and concise manner

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Coordinate with various stakeholders, including federal and state agencies, communities, and environmental organizations, to facilitate project approvals and implementation

• Coordinate with internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure project objectives are met

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the quality and technical content of all work products, maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements

Power Market Growth:

• Lead initiatives aimed at expanding our presence in the Power market

• Develop and implement strategies to increase market share and drive business growth

• Plan, execute, and oversee pursuits and projects aimed at market expansion in the power sector

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution; higher education preferred

• 20 or more years of experience in civil engineering and land development

• P.E. required (Delaware, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey preferred)

• Professional project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2), preferred

• Offshore wind energy on-land transmission project experience, including experience with USEPA, Army Corps of Engineers, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and state agencies (including DNREC)

• Strong leadership and team management skills

Salary Range:

The compensation range starts at $125,000 and is based on the position, experience, and licensure.

Benefits: