Senior Consultant - Natural Resources

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 a talented Natural Resources Leader to join our team in our Atlanta, GA office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support energy sector projects in Georgia and throughout the southeastern U.S., including routing and siting
• Prepare and manage environmental documents for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• Manage projects involving listed species surveys, permitting, and/or relocations, including gopher tortoise and other listed species surveys
• Manage projects involving jurisdictional wetland and stream determinations
• Prepare and manage permit applications and compliance documentation for Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
• Manage projects that may include research, field data collection efforts, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) coordination and technical report preparation
• Participate in meetings with clients and regulatory agencies
• Coordinate staffing needs, workload distribution, and quality control for Georgia and regional projects

• Assist with marketing efforts, proposal preparation, project scoping, and budget development
• Support strategic growth of Verdantas’ ecological projects in the Southeast
• Conduct occasional overnight and/or weekend travel to remote field sites and operate field vehicles and equipment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in ecology, environmental science, or a related field (Master's Degree is preferred)
• 15+ years of relevant experience
• Professional Wetland Scientist certification
• Strong project management background and experience in the utility sector
• Proficient with Microsoft computer applications
• Ability to complete indoor and outdoor work. When in an outdoor environment, the employee is subject to significant walking distances in uneven terrain, varying temperatures, weather conditions, wildlife, and noise
• Must possess a valid driver's license

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications of the candidate as it relates to the position description

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