Senior Consultant - Geotechnical

Verdantas•Philadelphia, PA

5d•$150,000 - $175,000

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? Verdantas is seeking an experienced Senior Consultant to join our growing geotechnical team in the Mid-Atlantic. Office locations for the position are in Wilmington, DE, Dover, DE, Philadelphia, PA, or Lehigh Valley, PA. This is a unique opportunity to use your technical expertise to provide leadership and guidance for a talented group of enthusiastic staff. Your projects will include geotechnical evaluations and designs that support land development and redevelopment, power generation and distribution, renewables, marine infrastructure, civil infrastructure, stormwater management, transportation projects, landfills, and dam safety. This position will support Verdantas’ continued growth in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland, but will also have the opportunity to support projects nationally. The ideal candidate brings enthusiasm to provide “big picture” leadership, mentoring, and coaching of project teams of varying sizes, and thrives in a team setting with open communication. As a key contributor, you will help shape the careers of emerging geotechnical talent as well as develop technical professionals and project managers. You will bring strong technical expertise in soil mechanics, shallow and deep foundation design, ground improvement, slope stability, seepage, retaining structures, field investigation techniques, selecting and interpreting lab and in-situ test results, and geotechnical instrumentation, along with experience supporting large, multi-disciplinary design projects. Responsibilities for the successful applicant include supervising and planning geotechnical investigation programs, reviewing engineering analyses and documents, and developing internal practices and procedures. You will be able to work independently, develop and oversee tasks assigned to staff, and engage in QC efforts. Verdantas is looking for an expert who will have a demonstrated mastery of soil and rock mechanics through advanced academic training (MS or PhD) and extensive project experience. The senior consultant will be proficient in geotechnical analysis software and data management tools to define problems, streamline processes, and develop sound engineering solutions. Familiarity with geohazards such as liquefaction, seismic shaking, karst, and abandoned mine land is a plus for the candidate for this position. When joining our team, you will be welcomed into an environment that values what you bring to the table, supports continuous growth in your field, and celebrates the accomplishments you achieve. Ranked the #1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group and Verdantas employees, and ranked #81 on the ENR Top 500 Design firms for 2025!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; a graduate degree (Master's or Doctorate) with an emphasis on Geotechnical Engineering strongly preferred
15+ years of experience performing geotechnical-related work
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland, with the ability to obtain reciprocity in other states
Expertise in geotechnical engineering principles, practices, and design, with the ability to independently apply this knowledge to project-related issues
Deep understanding and applicable knowledge of the design and construction of shallow and deep foundations, ground improvement methods, retaining structures, earth structures, and skills to assist senior staff with project management
Familiarity with AASHTO and USACE design manual, and International Building Code and ASCE 7-16 and/or 7-22
Ability to review and provide QA of discipline-specific design and analysis software (e.g., Slide2, Settle 3, LPILE, APILE, SHAFT, GRLWEAP, MFAD, Shoring Suite, DeepEx, Mathcad, gINT, BoreDM, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS)
Strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and risk management in evaluating engineering problems and making decisions
Excellent written and spoken communication skills for effective and professional interaction

Nice To Haves

ASCE Board Certified Geotechnical Engineer designation is a plus
Familiarity with geohazards such as liquefaction, seismic shaking, karst, and abandoned mine land is a plus for the candidate for this position.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and mentoring of staff during geotechnical and multidisciplinary projects, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
Builds and maintains client relationships, works to identify and understand client needs and risks, and manages client expectations
Assist with review and direction of proposal preparation, field and laboratory investigation planning, scope development, and budgeting
Use strong analytical talent, multitasking abilities, and judgment to supervise and perform geotechnical evaluations, engineering analyses, and calculations for foundations, retaining walls, pavement, and earth structures.
Independently apply knowledge of principles and practices of geotechnical engineering to evaluate, select, and apply techniques, procedures, and analyses to support projects
Interacts with regulatory and jurisdictional personnel as needed during projects.
Prepare, contribute to, and assess technical documents summarizing fieldwork, labwork, analysis, recommendations, and conclusions
Oversee project managers and engineers on small to medium projects and lead geotechnical aspects of complex local and national projects
Develop and follow internal quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure high-quality deliverables
Develop, update, or improve processes to ensure industry-standard best practices are being performed
Work closely with engineers and project managers, and provide technical and management leadership
Attend industry events and conferences, representing the organization with occasional presentations and speaking engagements
Assists senior and corporate management in developing practice and business strategy