Civil Engineer - Land Services

Verdantas•Richmond, VA

20d

About The Position

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? This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful civil infrastructure and environmental projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years of experience in civil engineering, with a strong background in land development and water resources design, including stormwater management, site grading, and erosion control. Representative Responsibilities: Understand, protect and promote our empathetic, sustainable, digital, inclusive, people-focused culture in all aspects of the business by reinforcing positive workplace values and encouraging teamwork and cross-functional collaboration Lead with empathy, strong communication, and a people-focused approach to achieve successful results for the South Area. Assist Project Managers with technical and civil engineering design and/or provide Project Management Perform technical engineering work associated with land development and/or water resources: Stormwater management design Site grading Erosion and sediment control design Prepare plans for agency/municipal review Completion of various land development and environmental permitting applications Attend meetings with municipal officials, engineers, developers, and contractors Candidate should be a critical thinker, be willing to learn through trial and error, be self-motivated, and willing to put the full effort towards the task at hand Candidate should have a strong desire to grow and advance as an engineer or technical designer Maintain a high external profile through membership/attendance in industry organizations and continually growing a contact base

Requirements

Servant leadership approach to the business – leading by example
Empathy and understanding while maintaining technical and client service excellence.
A team builder, encourager and willing mentor
Proven ability to build strong partnerships and relationships both internally & externally.
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
6+ years of experience in land development civil-site engineering
Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D preferred
PE Preferred

Responsibilities

Understand, protect and promote our empathetic, sustainable, digital, inclusive, people-focused culture in all aspects of the business by reinforcing positive workplace values and encouraging teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
Lead with empathy, strong communication, and a people-focused approach to achieve successful results for the South Area.
Assist Project Managers with technical and civil engineering design and/or provide Project Management
Perform technical engineering work associated with land development and/or water resources: Stormwater management design Site grading Erosion and sediment control design
Prepare plans for agency/municipal review
Completion of various land development and environmental permitting applications
Attend meetings with municipal officials, engineers, developers, and contractors
Candidate should be a critical thinker, be willing to learn through trial and error, be self-motivated, and willing to put the full effort towards the task at hand
Candidate should have a strong desire to grow and advance as an engineer or technical designer
Maintain a high external profile through membership/attendance in industry organizations and continually growing a contact base