Project Engineer - Power Group
About The Position
Verdantas is seeking a Project Engineer in their Power Group to join their expanding multi-disciplinary team. This role is ideal for a motivated civil engineer who enjoys supporting power utility sector projects, including work for electric utility clients such as PPL and similar providers, while solving complex site development, utility coordination, access, permitting, and infrastructure challenges from concept through construction. Verdantas is a nationally recognized leader in environmental, engineering, and infrastructure consulting, named the #1 Firm to Work For by Zweig Group. They are committed to delivering innovative solutions that improve communities while fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and work-life balance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- 4-8 years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on power utility, land development, site design, or related infrastructure projects
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
- Experience preparing land development, utility site, access, and permit applications
- Proven successful experience in site layout and design, stormwater management, grading and drainage design, utility infrastructure, erosion and sediment control
- Knowledge of local and state permitting processes
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while contributing effectively to project teams
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or in progress
- experience supporting electric utility clients such as PPL is a plus
- Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software is a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform civil engineering design and technical analysis for a variety of power utility and land development projects, including electric utility facilities, substations, transmission and distribution support sites, access roads, commercial, industrial, institutional, residential, mixed-use, and energy developments
- Prepare and review site development plans, grading plans, utility plans, access plans, and construction documents for utility-focused infrastructure projects
- Design and analyze stormwater management systems, drainage and conveyance, infrastructure, erosion and sediment control measures, site grading and earthwork, roadway and access improvements, and utility infrastructure systems
- Support coordination with power utility clients and stakeholders on site access, constructability, right-of-way, permitting, and utility infrastructure needs
- Coordinate permitting efforts and prepare applications for municipal, county, and state review agencies
- Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and project delivery activities
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams
- Conduct site visits and field investigations as needed
- Assist with proposal preparation, technical reports, cost estimates, and project documentation
- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while continuing professional development
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
