Verdantas · 5 months ago
Lead Senior Land Development Engineer
Wilmington, DE
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $125K/yr
20+ years expVerdantas is an innovative company focused on environmental consulting and sustainable engineering. The Lead Senior Land Development Engineer will manage high-impact projects in the Mid-Atlantic power market, providing leadership and technical guidance while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff.
Environmental Consulting
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
Ensure the quality and technical content of all work products, maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution
20 or more years of experience in civil engineering and land development
Strong leadership and team management skills
Preferred
Higher education preferred
P.E. required (Delaware, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey preferred)
Professional project management certification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2)
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)
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
Company
Verdantas
Verdantas is a firm that solves complex natural and built environment problems and partners with clients.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Verdantas has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Pine Street Capital Partners
2024-05-07Acquired
2023-08-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Jesse Kropelnicki
Chief Executive Officer, Board Member
Patrick Sheridan
Strategic Advisory
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase