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Staff Engineer II
- Verdantas (Wilkes Barre, PA)
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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?
Verdantas is seeking a Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our dynamic team supporting projects out of our Wilkes-Barre, PA office.
We are looking for a motivated and solutions-oriented engineer who thrives in a collaborative team environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. They possess strong problem-solving skills and can work independently while maintaining clear communication with project teams and clients. This individual is detail-focused without losing sight of broader project goals and demonstrates persistence and creativity when navigating complex design and permitting challenges. They enjoy setting goals and developing actionable plans to achieve them, and they see each project as an opportunity to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully. Candidates who consider themselves future leaders or aspire to become one will find this role especially rewarding, as it offers opportunities for ownership, mentorship, and long-term career development.
When joining our team, you will be welcomed into an environment that values what you bring to the table, supports continuous growth in the Water/Wastewater field, and celebrates the accomplishments you achieve. Ranked the \#1 firm to work for in 2025 by Zweig Group and Verdantas employees, you won't be just joining a firm; you'll be investing in your career.
What You'll Do:
+ Assist engineers with a variety of water and wastewater system assignments
+ Field investigations required to support design/study assignments
+ Knowledge and research of regulatory/permitting requirements
+ Preparation of permit applications
+ Support design efforts associated with linear and water/sewer facility projects.
+ Research and evaluate processes and equipment
+ Assist with the Preparation of Technical Studies and Reports
+ Assist with Project Specifications
+ Perform financial analyses, cost estimating
+ Interface with clients, regulatory officials, and contractors as required
+ Attendance at client or public meetings, if requested
•What You'll Bring:
+ B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering or a degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on water/wastewater required
+ E.I.T. Preferred, PE a Plus
+ 2-5 years experience working in the field of Civil or Environmental Engineering. Prior water/wastewater experience is highly desired
+ Working with AutoCAD and Civil 3D will be required
Salary Range:
Starting at $75,000.00
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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