Senior Land Development Engineer
Listed on 2026-05-31
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering
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.
Responsibilities- 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
- 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, Civil3D 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.
- 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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