Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.

Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.

Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of nearly 1,500+ professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.

Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions. At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace. Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.

We are seeking a highly motivated Transportation Bridge Leader. This position can be located in any of these offices: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Lehigh Valley, PA, Philadelphia, PA, and Wilmington, DE.

The Bridge Leader will be backed by a seasoned bridge design team and will work with colleagues across Verdantas to pursue and deliver exciting projects to various Departments of Transportation (DOT) and local counties and municipalities across the Mid-Atlantic.

Responsibilities:

Lead a growing team of 6 to conduct analyses, develop design solutions, preparation of design drawings, calculations, and specifications for bridge engineering projects
Perform engineering designs requiring the application of standard and advanced techniques and procedures as well as bring in past industry experience to strengthen the team to deliver excellent technical work
Perform complex structural planning, analysis, and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects. Typical projects might include bridge rehabilitation/ replacement, box culvert, and retaining wall design for highway and railway project
mentor junior staff, being viewed as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design
Supervise engineers in the performance of engineering tasks
Perform quality control reviews of the design work performed by the design team
Responsible for the technical development of bridge projects from inception to completion
Aid in the preparation of technical proposals
Represent Verdantas at industry technical seminars
Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings
Project management: Managing scope, schedule, staffing, budget, etc.
Develop project plans, specifications, cost estimates, and final bid packages
Attend client meetings to present project design concepts and details
May be required to perform construction field visits and/or bridge inspections and other project site visits

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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