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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?

We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Principal Engineer/Hydrogeologist to lead and expand our Solid Waste Engineering Practice across Northern California, Oregon, and Washington State. This is a high-impact role for a seasoned professional with deep technical expertise and strong client relationships in the solid waste and landfill sectors.

Responsibilities

•Business Development & Client Engagement

oAct as a seller/doer, leveraging existing relationships and cultivating new ones with municipal and private clients in the solid waste industry.

oIdentify and pursue new business opportunities, track leads, and develop winning proposals in collaboration with the Solid Waste Group Leader based in our Irvine, CA office

oRepresent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings to enhance visibility and drive growth.

•Technical Leadership & Project Delivery

oServe as the technical lead on proposals, project execution, and quality assurance of deliverables.

oProvide strategic oversight and mentorship to junior staff and project teams.

oLead multidisciplinary projects involving:

•Civil design

•Geotechnical and hydrogeologic investigations

•Construction management and construction quality assurance (CM/CQA)

•Regulatory compliance and permitting for municipal and hazardous waste landfills

Qualifications

•Education & Licensure

oMaster’s or PhD in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Hydrogeology

oCalifornia PE or Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG) required; GE license preferred for geotechnical candidates

•Experience

oMinimum 15 years of progressive experience in solid waste engineering

oProven track record in technical delivery, business development, and team leadership

oStrong network of contacts in the solid waste and landfill sectors across the western U.S.

Why Join Us?

•Be part of a firm with 30+ years of solid waste expertise in Southern and Central California

•Lead the charge in expanding our footprint in new markets

•Collaborate with a passionate and experienced team committed to innovation and sustainability

Salary Range:

170k-220k

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

_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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Ready to take the next exciting step in your career journey? Dive into our current job openings and discover the perfect opportunity waiting just for you. Explore our diverse range of roles across various departments and embark on a path towards growth, innovation, and success. Your dream job could be just a click away…

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