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Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?
We are seeking a Senior Project Engineer / Technical Lead - Land Development to join our multidisciplinary team in Lehigh Valley, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA or Philadelphia, PA .
This role is designed for an experienced civil engineer who can serve as the technical lead for land development projects throughout Pennsylvania . The successful candidate will be capable of taking a project from initial due diligence and conceptual planning through detailed design, permitting, agency approvals, and construction.
This position is focused primarily on technical leadership rather than traditional project management . The Technical Lead will establish design and permitting strategies, direct engineering and design staff, review calculations and construction documents, coordinate multidisciplinary technical work, and be responsible for the overall technical quality of project deliverables.
Verdantas is a nationally recognized leader in environmental, engineering, and infrastructure consulting. Named the #1 Firm to Work For by Zweig Group, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that improve communities while fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and work-life balance.
What You'll Do
Serve as the technical lead for complex land development and site/civil projects throughout Pennsylvania, including electric transmission and distribution line and substation and renewables projects
Lead projects technically from site due diligence and feasibility through conceptual design, municipal approvals, permitting, final engineering, and construction support
Establish the overall site development, grading, stormwater, utility, erosion and sediment control, and permitting strategy for assigned projects.
Lead preparation and technical review of subdivision and land development plans, site plans, grading plans, utility plans, roadway and access plans, stormwater management plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and construction documents
Perform and review engineering calculations for stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, drainage and conveyance systems, detention and infiltration facilities, site grading, earthwork, utility infrastructure, and erosion and sediment control measures
Provide technical leadership through the Pennsylvania municipal subdivision and land development approval process, including interpretation of municipal ordinances, stormwater requirements, zoning constraints, and engineering review comments
Lead the technical preparation and coordination of Pennsylvania environmental and infrastructure permits, including PADEP Chapter 102/NPDES, Chapter 105, county conservation district approvals, PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permits, and applicable municipal approvals
Review zoning and subdivision and land development ordinances, stormwater ordinances, mapping, survey information, environmental…