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Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.\nOur 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.\nJoin 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.\nReady to shape the future of resilient communities?\nVerdantas is seeking a Senior Planner / Planning Leader to launch and grow a new planning group across the Northeast, working side by side with our established environmental, water, energy, and civil infrastructure teams. Preferred location is within the Northeast Area (i.e., New England, New York, and the MidAtlantic), with flexibility across Verdanta's office locations.\nThis role offers a unique opportunity to build a team from the ground up while embedding planning expertise into integrated solutions for public-sector and government clients. This position plays a key role in connecting planning services with Verdantas’ existing technical disciplines, strengthening our ability to deliver integrated, client-focused solutions for public-sector and government agencies.\nAs a Senior Planner, you will support complex planning projects, mentor planning staff, and support strategic growth of Verdantas’ government-focused planning services in the Northeast. 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