Geotechnical Engineer I at Verdantas in Rancho Cucamonga, CA | USD72,000-77,000 | Kablio

Geotechnical Engineer I at Verdantas in Rancho Cucamonga, CA | USD72,000-77,000 | Kablio

Company

Overview

18 Firms

Acquired Specialized Firms

The company expanded its capabilities by acquiring 18 specialized firms across various disciplines.

4 Years

National Expansion

The company achieved coast-to-coast expansion within four years, significantly scaling its operations.

Fueled by a private‑equity partnership, it acquired over specialized firms—to build multidisciplinary capabilities.
Financial backing has enabled rapid scale: within rapid scale coast‑to‑coast.
Financial backing has enabled rapid scale: within four years, it expanded its service footprint and geographic reach coast‑to-coast.
Typical projects range from site remediation and hydrology modeling to transportation infrastructure, energy‑sector consulting, and real estate environmental planning.
Its Flow Labs combine century‑old hydraulic testing expertise with modern digital modeling to serve dams, nuclear, coastal, and flood‑control projects.
It has bolstered western U.S. offerings by adding geology/geotechnical, water‑resources, EHS, and brownfields teams through targeted acquisitions.
Unusually, it merged two legacy labs under one roof—creating one of the more unique in‑house fluid‑dynamics engineering operations in the consulting field.

Culture + Values

9.1%

Low Voluntary Turnover

Maintains a low rate of voluntary employee turnover, reflecting high employee satisfaction.

65%

Intern Conversion Rate

Converts a significant portion of interns into full-time employees, showcasing commitment to talent development.

Grounded in a people‑focused culture that prioritizes the well‑being of employees, clients, and communities.
Doing things differently. Working together with employees to achieve shared goals.
Invests in safety, education, wellness, and inclusive development programs.

Environment + Sustainability

78%

Project Alignment

78% of initiatives focus on environmental sustainability, energy transition, and water resource management.

15+

Sustainability Experts

A dedicated team of Envision Sustainability Professionals supporting certifications and sustainable practices.

2050

Net-zero Commitment

Committed to achieving net-zero GHG emissions by the year 2050.

Alignment with Global Reporting Initiative Standards for sustainability strategy
Completed first materiality assessment and EcoVadis rating
Reduced emissions through cloud consolidation and updated carbon accounting
Supports green hydrogen initiatives and DOE grant applications
Delivered greenhouse‑gas inventories, analytics, reduction strategies and carbon management plans

Inclusion & Diversity

20% Equity Offerings

Equity Offerings

Provides equity opportunities to 20% of its staff, demonstrating a commitment to equitable compensation structures.

16% Wellness Enrollment

Employee Wellness Program

A wellness platform has been adopted by 16% of employees, reflecting a focus on health and well-being initiatives.

9.1% Voluntary Turnover

Employee Retention

Maintains a voluntary turnover rate of 9.1%, which is aligned with industry benchmarks for retention.

65% Intern Conversion

Intern-to-Full-Time Rate

Successfully converts 65% of interns into full-time team members, showcasing a strong commitment to nurturing talent from within.

Promotes employee development via inclusive development programs

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