Technical Leader

2 days ago

Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa Verdantas Full time R120 000 - R180 000 per year

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 1,900+ 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.

Job Description:

Our growing Southeast Area team is currently seeking a motivated and talented Technical Leader for our Environmental, Assessment and Remediation (EAR) practice.  Our Southeast Area EAR practice focuses on site assessment/remedial investigations and design, environmental regulatory compliance and support, feasibility studies, emerging contaminants, and property transaction due diligence for clients in industrial, power, water, and government end markets. The Technical Leader will collaborate and work with diverse project teams of engineers and environmental professionals to execute and deliver on complex environmental challenges for our clients throughout the Southeast Area, as well as within the greater Verdantas footprint.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Understand, protect and promote our empathetic, people-focused culture in all aspects of the business.
  • Understand and implement complex technical requirements for client projects while managing, directing and mentoring teams of engineers, scientists and field staff to meet client satisfaction and ensure projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule and budget
  • Serve as an inter-disciplinary team member in meetings and communications with clients pertaining to specific projects/tasks
  • Prepare and/or review work plans, specifications, sampling and analysis plans, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans for project implementation
  • Prepare environmental permit applications (e.g., air permitting, wastewater discharge permitting, etc.)
  • Conduct analysis of environmental data from complex environmental and/or hydrogeologic investigations and develop technical reports
  • Maintain a high external profile through membership/attendance in industry organizations and continually growing a contact base

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Servant leadership approach to the business – leading by example.
  • Empathy and understanding while maintaining technical and client service excellence.
  • A team builder, encourager and willing mentor.
  • Proven ability to build strong partnerships and relationships both internally and externally
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil/ Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or Geology - Advanced degree is preferred
  • A minimum of 12-15 years of experience in the engineering consulting industry
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist preferred 
  • Demonstrated success in project and client management
  • Thorough understanding of U.S. EPA regulations, State environmental regulations for various states, and other standards/regulations affecting the regulated community
  • Experience with preparing regulatory work plans and reports for investigation, remediation, and closure; working knowledge of methods and procedures for site characterization, hydrogeologic analysis and remediation of contaminants in soil, soil vapor, indoor air; and groundwater understanding of multimedia remedial technologies for addressing a variety of contaminants  

Salary Range

To Be Determined

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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