Senior Land Development Engineer

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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.

A successful candidate in this position can think critically, is willing to learn through trial and error, is self-motivated, and has a strong desire to grow and advance within their career.

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)

• Develop site layouts and perform detailed design and grading to ensure efficient, compliant, and build-ready project sites

• Perform comprehensive stormwater management design, erosion and sediment control planning, and landscape assessments to support resilient and compliant project development

• Prepare detailed entrance layout and access design plans that ensure safe, efficient, and compliant site entry and circulation

• ​Prepare records and construction plans for agency/municipal review 

• Complete various land development and environmental permitting applications.

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

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: