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 Structural Group Leader to join our growing team. The position is hybrid and ideal candidates would be located in (or willing to relocate to) PA, OH, or OR. This person will be responsible for research, design calculations and coordination of project specifications with support from a staff of technical personnel including other engineers. Apply today and make a lasting impact.
What You'll Do:
Group Leadership
- Lead and grow the Structural Group by delivering high‑quality engineering services and efficient business operations.
- Manage and balance project workloads, staffing, and resources to achieve scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
- Mentor, supervise, and motivate staff, fostering professional growth, collaboration, accountability, and a strong safety culture.
- Communicate proactively and effectively with management, peers, and clients.
- Serve as a project and technical leader for structural engineering and infrastructure projects from planning and design through permitting and delivery.
- Lead project strategy, scopes of work, and budgets, and actively manage project financials including schedules, budgets, WIP, AR, and risk.
- Maintain overall project quality consistent with company standards, professional requirements, and client expectations.
- Collaborate across disciplines and offices to deliver integrated solutions and consistent work products.
- Engage with regulators and stakeholders, applying sound judgment and regulatory expertise.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships; support business development, selling, and cross‑selling across complementary service lines, including Civil, Survey, Geotechnical, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Reality Capture, Sustainability, and EH&S.
- Represent Verdantas in client interviews, presentations, and key pursuit activities.
- Build Verdantas’ market presence through industry involvement, professional networking, and thought leadership.
- Maintain the integrity and growth of the opportunity pipeline for the area.
Technical Work
- Perform structural engineering design, analysis, planning, and modeling for a variety of infrastructure projects.
- Prepare design calculations, quantity estimates, and technical documentation to support construction‑ready plans.
- Conduct technical research as needed and communicate findings to support project decisions.
- Use industry‑standard engineering and design software, including CADD and Revit, to develop and review design documents.
- Direct and coordinate drafting and technical staff in the preparation of working drawings.
- Review technical work products, identify issues or risks, and communicate proactively with project managers and senior engineers.
- Prepare and contribute to technical reports and deliverables.
Support client communication related to technical scope, design progress, and project execution.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
- PE license required, NCEES Preferred
- Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial/industrial building structural design in a consulting environment
- Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a diverse set of projects
- Familiarity with design requirements for Building and Structural Design Codes
- Working knowledge of STAAD and RAM structural software
- Experience with Revit a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Salary Range:
At Verdantas, we offer comprehensive benefits packages for our employees. Actual salary is based on the circumstances of each position and candidate, such as geographic location, skills, and certifications. We recognize and reward exceptional performance and strive to ensure fair compensation across all roles and departments within the company. The minimum salary for this position is $130,000 (negotiable based on the criteria presented above).
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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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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