Posted 2w ago

Staff Ecoengineer III

@ Verdantas
Santa Cruz, California, United States
$85k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Lead field investigations, Develop reports and design documents, Coordinate project phases
Requirements Summary:Lead field investigations, perform hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, develop technical reports, coordinate projects, mentor engineers, and support business development.
Technical Tools Mentioned:HEC-RAS, SWMM
Save
Mark Applied
Hide Job
Report & Hide
Job Description

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?

  • Lead field investigations and data collection for ecohydrology/ecohydraulics, habitat restoration, and water quality projects

  • Perform advanced hydrologic and hydraulic modeling (e.g., HEC-RAS, SWMM) and interpret results for design and planning

  • Develop technical reports, design documents, and regulatory submittals with minimal oversight

  • Coordinate project phases, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality assurance

  • Serve as a secondary client contact, supporting communication and relationship management

  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal training and knowledge sharing

  • Support proposal development and participate in business development activities

Salary Range:

Starting at $85,000

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