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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?\nWe 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.\nThis 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.\nThis 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.\nVerdantas is a nationally recognized leader in environmental, engineering, and infrastructure consulting. 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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\nProvide 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\nLead 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\nReview zoning and subdivision and land development ordinances, stormwater ordinances, mapping, survey information, environmental constraints, utility availability, and other information to evaluate site feasibility and development 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