About this Senior Civil Engineer role at Verdantas
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 an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to lead and support a diverse portfolio of water resources and land development projects in the Sacramento Valley and surrounding regions. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer who enjoys hands‑on project involvement, mentoring staff, and working closely with municipalities and developers to deliver infrastructure that supports growing communities.
The Senior Engineer will play a key role in project delivery, technical oversight, and client coordination, with opportunities to influence project direction and support the continued growth of water and land development practice.
What You'll Do:
- Lead technical design, modeling, and analysis for engineering projects
- Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, and reports
- Oversee field investigations, data collection, and construction oversight
- Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules in collaboration with project managers
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and environmental regulations
- Mentor junior engineers and support team development
- Participate in client meetings and contribute to proposal and business development efforts
Primarily office-based with regular field visits
May involve travel to project sites and client meetings
Fieldwork may include exposure to varying weather and terrain conditions
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field
- 8-12 years of industry experience with water resources and land development projects
- PE license in California
- PLS or GE certification is preferred
- Advanced knowledge of engineering principles, modeling tools, and design software (CAD)
- Experience mentoring junior staff and guiding project teams
- Strong written and verbal communication for technical documentation and client interaction
- Ability to manage complex projects, budgets, and timelines
- Analytical thinking and decision-making in both field and office settings
Salary Range:
130,000-160,000
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.
Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet
