Land Development Project Engineer – Civil Design & Permitting

Verdantas; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Verdantas seeks a Land Development Project Engineer to join our expanding Land Services team in the Lehigh Valley, PA, or Wilkes-Barre, PA. You’ll tackle site development challenges, work with multidisciplinary teams, and engage clients from concept through construction.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, EIT, 4–8 years of land development experience, and strong communication. PE preferred or in progress; a focus on sustainable infrastructure is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 4-8 years of experience in civil engineering focusing on land development and site design.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or in progress.
• Experience preparing land development plans and permit applications.
• Knowledge of site layout and design, stormwater management, grading and drainage design, utility infrastructure, erosion and sediment control, and permitting processes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities within project teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil engineering design and technical analysis for land development projects (commercial, industrial, institutional, residential, mixed-use, energy).
• Prepare and review site development plans, grading, utility plans, and construction documents.
• Design and analyze stormwater management, drainage, erosion control, and roadway improvements.
• Coordinate permitting efforts with municipal, county, and state agencies.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and delivery activities.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.
• Conduct site visits and field investigations as needed.
• Assist with proposals, technical reports, cost estimates, and documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Client collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Verdantas seeks a Land Development Project Engineer to join our expanding Land Services team in the Lehigh Valley, PA, or Wilkes-Barre, PA. You’ll tackle site development challenges, work with multidisciplinary teams, and engage clients from concept through construction.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, EIT, 4–8 years of land development experience, and strong communication. PE preferred or in progress; a focus on sustainable infrastructure is valued.