Senior Land Development Engineer

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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.

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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 Wilmington, DE .

As a Sr. Land Development Engineer, you'll work with multidisciplinary design teams and help manage high-impact site development projects across

Delaware. Your work will span from site layouts and grading, stormwater management and erosion control, water and wastewater utility design, and permitting.

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 Wilmington office.

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.

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, including (as appropriate based on experience and licensure)

• Site planning, design, and grading

• Stormwater management design, erosion & sediment control design, landscape planning, assessments, and design

• Entrance Plan design

• Prepare records and construction plans for agency/municipal review

• Completion of various land development and environmental permitting applications. Attend meetings with municipal officials, engineers, developers, and contractors

• Candidate should be a critical thinker, be willing to learn through trial and error, be self-motivated, and be willing to put the full effort into the task at hand

• Candidate should have a strong desire to grow and advance

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited institution

• 7 or more years of experience in land development (preferably in Delaware)

• P.E. required (Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and/or New Jersey preferred)

• Knowledge of green infrastructure practices, such as bioretention systems, permeable pavement, infiltration systems, and green roofs. DNREC experience preferred

• Demonstrated ability & experience to lead a team of engineers and designers

• AutoCAD proficient, Civil 3D a plus

• Familiarity with Hydro CAD, Hydraflow, or other stormwater modeling software

• Familiarity with ArcGIS software is a plus

Salary Range:

The compensation range starts at $95,000 and is based on the position, experience, and licensure.

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

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