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 **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering + 15-20 years of bridge engineering experience with 5 of those years in a technical leadership role + Professional Engineering (PE) License is required; preferred states include PA, NJ, MD, and DE + In-depth experience working for PennDOT/PA Turnpike, and/or ODOT strongly preferred + Familiarity with Bentley Softwares including OpenRoads + Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD design specifications + Proven ability to work in a team environment + Prior experience with employee management including career development, and training + Familiarity with preliminary and final design requirements for the transportation industry, related software, and its application to bridge design + Experience in Bridge plan development and detailing + Certified Bridge Inspector Certification is preferred + Ability to travel 1-2 times per quarter within the Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes Region for team, client, and project meetings **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**