Senior Land Development Engineer

Verdantas is seeking a Senior Land Development Engineer in Wilmington, DE, to manage site development projects. Responsibilities include design work for site layouts, stormwater management, and permitting. Candidates should have a civil engineering degree, 7+ years of experience, and a P.E. license. The role emphasizes critical thinking, self-motivation, and career growth within a supportive culture focused on sustainability and community impact.
Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!



At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.



Our 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.



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:

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

Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.
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Skills:
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), ArcGIS, AutoCAD, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Civil Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, Construction Planning, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Diversity, Embedded Systems, Establish Priorities, Geology, Green Business, Insurance, Land Development, Land Use, Leadership, Natural Resources, Power Amplifier, Problem Solving Skills, Project Development, Project/Program Management, Stormwater Management, Sustainability, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Water Utility


About the Company:
Verdantas