Technical Lead Jobs in Pennsylvania
Technical Lead jobs in Pennsylvania are in strong demand, with consistent openings concentrated in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems integration at every level from senior software engineer stepping into leadership through principal technical lead. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Harrisburg corridor are the largest hiring metros for the role, with established employers like Comcast, Lockheed Martin, and Highmark Health carrying a steady volume of openings year-round. The most sought-after specializations are platform engineering, DevOps leadership, and full-stack architecture tied to regulated industries including healthcare, defense, and financial services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 Senior Project Engineer / Technical Lead - Land Development to join our multidisciplinary team in Lehigh Valley, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA or Philadelphia, PA .
This role is designed for an experienced civil engineer who can serve as the technical lead for land development projects throughout Pennsylvania . The successful candidate will be capable of taking a project from initial due diligence and conceptual planning through detailed design, permitting, agency approvals, and construction.
This position is focused primarily on technical leadership rather than traditional project management . The Technical Lead will establish design and permitting strategies, direct engineering and design staff, review calculations and construction documents, coordinate multidisciplinary technical work, and be responsible for the overall technical quality of project deliverables.
Verdantas is a nationally recognized leader in environmental, engineering, and infrastructure consulting. Named the #1 Firm to Work For by Zweig Group, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that improve communities while fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and work-life balance.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the technical lead for complex land development and site/civil projects throughout Pennsylvania, including electric transmission and distribution line and substation and renewables projects
- Lead projects technically from site due diligence and feasibility through conceptual design, municipal approvals, permitting, final engineering, and construction support
- Establish the overall site development, grading, stormwater, utility, erosion and sediment control, and permitting strategy for assigned projects.
- Lead preparation and technical review of subdivision and land development plans, site plans, grading plans, utility plans, roadway and access plans, stormwater management plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and construction documents
- Perform and review engineering calculations for stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, drainage and conveyance systems, detention and infiltration facilities, site grading, earthwork, utility infrastructure, and erosion and sediment control measures
- Provide technical leadership through the Pennsylvania municipal subdivision and land development approval process, including interpretation of municipal ordinances, stormwater requirements, zoning constraints, and engineering review comments
- Lead the technical preparation and coordination of Pennsylvania environmental and infrastructure permits, including PADEP Chapter 102/NPDES, Chapter 105, county conservation district approvals, PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permits, and applicable municipal approvals
- Review zoning and subdivision and land development ordinances, stormwater ordinances, mapping, survey information, environmental constraints, utility availability, and other information to evaluate site feasibility and development constraints
- Develop technically sound solutions to complex site issues involving grading, drainage, stormwater management, steep slopes, site access, utilities, environmental constraints, and constructability
- Direct the work of civil engineers, designers, and CAD staff and provide clear technical direction for plan preparation and design development
- Coordinate closely with survey, geotechnical, environmental, ecological, traffic, structural, architectural, and construction teams to integrate multidisciplinary requirements into the site design
- Lead technical coordination with municipal engineers, planning departments, county planning agencies, conservation districts, PADEP, PennDOT, municipal authorities, and other reviewing agencies
- Prepare and lead responses to technical review comments and work directly with regulatory reviewers to advance projects toward approval
- Perform technical QA/QC reviews of calculations, plans, reports, specifications, and permit applications prior to submission
- Provide engineering support during bidding and construction, including responses to RFIs, review of submittals, design clarifications, field evaluations, and preparation of design revisions
- Mentor engineers and designers in site design, Civil 3D workflows, stormwater management, permitting, technical problem-solving, and preparation of construction documents
- Support scope development, technical approach development, level-of-effort estimating, and proposal preparation for new projects
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Professional Engineer license in Pennsylvania required, or active PE licensure in another state with the ability to obtain Pennsylvania licensure through comity shortly after hire
- 8+ years of progressive civil/site engineering experience, with significant experience delivering land development projects in Pennsylvania
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead the technical delivery of a land development project from due diligence through permitting, final design, and construction
- Strong technical experience with:
- Site layout and land development planning
- Grading and earthwork
- Stormwater management
- Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
- Drainage and conveyance design
- Erosion and sediment control
- Roadway, access, and parking design
- Utility coordination
- Construction documentation
- Strong working knowledge of Pennsylvania municipal subdivision and land development requirements and approval processes
- Demonstrated experience with PADEP Chapter 102/NPDES permitting, E&S requirements, and Pennsylvania stormwater management requirements
- Working knowledge of PADEP Chapter 105 permitting, county conservation district coordination, and PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permitting
- Demonstrated ability to review municipal ordinances and agency requirements and translate those requirements into a practical design and permitting strategy
- Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, permit applications, and agency comment responses
- Advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and the ability to effectively direct and review work performed by Civil 3D designers and engineers
- Experience with commonly used hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools for Pennsylvania land development projects
- Strong understanding of constructability and the ability to identify potential design conflicts and construction issues before plans are issued
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and designers and provide technical direction to multidisciplinary project teams
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of Pennsylvania land development experience
- Experience serving as engineer of record or technical lead on complex land development projects
- Experience presenting projects before planning commissions, municipal boards, authorities, and regulatory agencies
- Experience with complex stormwater management and infiltration design
- Experience with redevelopment, brownfield, industrial, commercial, or other technically challenging sites
- Experience providing construction-phase engineering support
- Demonstrated ability to train and develop less-experienced civil engineering staff
Salary Range:
The starting salary for this position is $110,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, technical capabilities, Pennsylvania PE licensure, and demonstrated ability to independently lead complex land development projects
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
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 Senior Project Engineer / Technical Lead - Land Development to join our multidisciplinary team in Lehigh Valley, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA or Philadelphia, PA .
This role is designed for an experienced civil engineer who can serve as the technical lead for land development projects throughout Pennsylvania . The successful candidate will be capable of taking a project from initial due diligence and conceptual planning through detailed design, permitting, agency approvals, and construction.
This position is focused primarily on technical leadership rather than traditional project management . The Technical Lead will establish design and permitting strategies, direct engineering and design staff, review calculations and construction documents, coordinate multidisciplinary technical work, and be responsible for the overall technical quality of project deliverables.
Verdantas is a nationally recognized leader in environmental, engineering, and infrastructure consulting. Named the #1 Firm to Work For by Zweig Group, we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that improve communities while fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and work-life balance.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the technical lead for complex land development and site/civil projects throughout Pennsylvania, including electric transmission and distribution line and substation and renewables projects
- Lead projects technically from site due diligence and feasibility through conceptual design, municipal approvals, permitting, final engineering, and construction support
- Establish the overall site development, grading, stormwater, utility, erosion and sediment control, and permitting strategy for assigned projects.
- Lead preparation and technical review of subdivision and land development plans, site plans, grading plans, utility plans, roadway and access plans, stormwater management plans, erosion and sediment control plans, and construction documents
- Perform and review engineering calculations for stormwater management, hydrology and hydraulics, drainage and conveyance systems, detention and infiltration facilities, site grading, earthwork, utility infrastructure, and erosion and sediment control measures
- Provide technical leadership through the Pennsylvania municipal subdivision and land development approval process, including interpretation of municipal ordinances, stormwater requirements, zoning constraints, and engineering review comments
- Lead the technical preparation and coordination of Pennsylvania environmental and infrastructure permits, including PADEP Chapter 102/NPDES, Chapter 105, county conservation district approvals, PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permits, and applicable municipal approvals
- Review zoning and subdivision and land development ordinances, stormwater ordinances, mapping, survey information, environmental constraints, utility availability, and other information to evaluate site feasibility and development constraints
- Develop technically sound solutions to complex site issues involving grading, drainage, stormwater management, steep slopes, site access, utilities, environmental constraints, and constructability
- Direct the work of civil engineers, designers, and CAD staff and provide clear technical direction for plan preparation and design development
- Coordinate closely with survey, geotechnical, environmental, ecological, traffic, structural, architectural, and construction teams to integrate multidisciplinary requirements into the site design
- Lead technical coordination with municipal engineers, planning departments, county planning agencies, conservation districts, PADEP, PennDOT, municipal authorities, and other reviewing agencies
- Prepare and lead responses to technical review comments and work directly with regulatory reviewers to advance projects toward approval
- Perform technical QA/QC reviews of calculations, plans, reports, specifications, and permit applications prior to submission
- Provide engineering support during bidding and construction, including responses to RFIs, review of submittals, design clarifications, field evaluations, and preparation of design revisions
- Mentor engineers and designers in site design, Civil 3D workflows, stormwater management, permitting, technical problem-solving, and preparation of construction documents
- Support scope development, technical approach development, level-of-effort estimating, and proposal preparation for new projects
What You Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Professional Engineer license in Pennsylvania required, or active PE licensure in another state with the ability to obtain Pennsylvania licensure through comity shortly after hire
- 8+ years of progressive civil/site engineering experience, with significant experience delivering land development projects in Pennsylvania
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead the technical delivery of a land development project from due diligence through permitting, final design, and construction
- Strong technical experience with:
- Site layout and land development planning
- Grading and earthwork
- Stormwater management
- Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
- Drainage and conveyance design
- Erosion and sediment control
- Roadway, access, and parking design
- Utility coordination
- Construction documentation
- Strong working knowledge of Pennsylvania municipal subdivision and land development requirements and approval processes
- Demonstrated experience with PADEP Chapter 102/NPDES permitting, E&S requirements, and Pennsylvania stormwater management requirements
- Working knowledge of PADEP Chapter 105 permitting, county conservation district coordination, and PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permitting
- Demonstrated ability to review municipal ordinances and agency requirements and translate those requirements into a practical design and permitting strategy
- Experience preparing and reviewing engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, permit applications, and agency comment responses
- Advanced working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and the ability to effectively direct and review work performed by Civil 3D designers and engineers
- Experience with commonly used hydrologic and hydraulic modeling tools for Pennsylvania land development projects
- Strong understanding of constructability and the ability to identify potential design conflicts and construction issues before plans are issued
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and designers and provide technical direction to multidisciplinary project teams
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years of Pennsylvania land development experience
- Experience serving as engineer of record or technical lead on complex land development projects
- Experience presenting projects before planning commissions, municipal boards, authorities, and regulatory agencies
- Experience with complex stormwater management and infiltration design
- Experience with redevelopment, brownfield, industrial, commercial, or other technically challenging sites
- Experience providing construction-phase engineering support
- Demonstrated ability to train and develop less-experienced civil engineering staff
Salary Range:
The starting salary for this position is $110,000. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, technical capabilities, Pennsylvania PE licensure, and demonstrated ability to independently lead complex land development projects
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
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Technical Lead Job Market in Pennsylvania
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Government & Public Sector
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical lead jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a directly related technical field
- Five or more years of hands-on software development experience in production environments
- Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers through full delivery cycles
- Proficiency in one or more primary languages such as Java, Python, Go, or C# plus cloud platforms
- Experience driving architectural decisions, code reviews, and technical standards across a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration with product and business stakeholders
Technical Lead Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical lead in Pennsylvania?
Becoming a technical lead in Pennsylvania follows a practitioner-to-leadership path rather than a state-licensing process, as the role carries no Pennsylvania-issued license or registration. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, followed by several years of hands-on engineering work. Demonstrating ownership of a project, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to architectural decisions are the concrete steps that move a senior engineer into a technical lead role at Pennsylvania employers across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg.
Which companies hire technical leads in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring technical leads in Pennsylvania right now include NTT DATA, Penn Medicine, and Carnegie Mellon University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of healthcare systems, defense contractors, and financial services firms means demand stays broad across both product companies and large enterprise IT organizations throughout the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most technical lead jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Blue Bell have the most technical lead openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its dense cluster of health systems, financial institutions, and technology companies, while Pittsburgh's strength in robotics, AI research, and advanced manufacturing drives significant demand, and the Harrisburg area adds volume through state government IT modernization and defense-sector contractors operating near the capital.
Are there remote technical lead jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, and more than most fields. Technical lead work is predominantly desk-based and collaboration-tool-driven, which makes remote and hybrid arrangements common in this role. About 75% of technical lead openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer flexibility that has become standard across the software and platform engineering segments where Pennsylvania technical leads are most active. Architecture reviews, code reviews, and team standups translate well to distributed environments.
How can I get hired as a technical lead in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a senior individual-contributor role into a team lead or tech lead designation within the same employer. Large Pennsylvania health systems such as Penn Medicine and UPMC, defense contractors including Lockheed Martin and Leidos, and technology firms based in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh regularly promote from within through internal mobility programs. Building a portfolio of system design work, taking on code review responsibilities, and completing a cloud or architecture certification gives candidates the edge hiring managers look for when deciding between an experienced senior engineer and a first-time technical lead.
Where can I find and apply to technical lead jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to technical lead jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Pennsylvania employers and locations. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the ones that match.
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