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Overview

Location(s): Northern California, CaliforniaPractice/Department: ComplianceWork Environment: Hybrid Compensation: $110,000-$150,000 annually*

Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.

Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has beenrecognized by leading industry organizations, andwe’vebeen honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Ouremployee-ownersare unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.

Learn more about ouraward-winning culture, thebenefits and perksof being aDudekian, and theprojectsyou will have the opportunity to shape.

Position Overview Who You Are

As anemployee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, andcollaborationwhile thinking resourcefully and independently.

Like allDudekians, you are curious andsolution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit ofinnovation.

HowYou’llMake an Impact

We are seeking a senior-level professional to lead environmental compliance services supporting complex infrastructure and renewable energy projects. This role will serve as a key partner to clients and project teams by guiding compliance strategy, managing environmental commitments, and ensuring successful implementation of permit conditions throughout the project lifecycle.

You will lead compliance efforts for projects including utility-scale solar, battery energy storage systems (BESS), transmission and linear infrastructure, and other renewable energy developments, coordinating closely with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and regulatory agencies. This position combines project management, client engagement, and technical leadership to help projects move forward efficiently while maintaining regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship.

This position will primarily be office based. There will be opportunities for field work and travel, but the majority of the work will be completed in Dudek’s office or working from a home office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of teamwork, engagement, quality service, and customer satisfaction to our clients.
• Foster client connections through existing client relationships and proactive business development in the candidate’s areas of strength and interest, working with others to anticipate and pursue work
• Enhance Dudek’s professional reputation and demonstrate the ability to be creative and innovative with these tasks while representing Dudek in a professional manner
• Work closely with other Dudek Project Managers to promote our business interests in adherence with the company’s mission, vision, and values
• Lead the preparation, organization, and production of environmental compliance management plans, permit applications, and other environmental documents to guide compliance implementation during the project lifecycle.
• Work with project team members to track environmental commitments to support the implementation of permit conditions on a variety of projects.
• Coordinate with client, field personnel, and environmental resource specialists to ensure permit conditions are implemented during construction.
• Prepare bid documents and proposals

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, or other related field.
• A minimum of at least 12 years of combined experience leading teams in complex project due-diligence, large infrastructure project management, preparing permitting and environmental documents, managing, and supervising staff, and overseeing technical quality.
• Must demonstrate strong technical writing and research skills as well as solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be proficient in MS Office, in particular Word and Excel.
• Customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment.
• Self-motivated with an interest to learn and grow as a project team.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in environmental science, planning, or related field
• Experience working within an environmental consulting firm or AEC consulting environment
• Familiarity with California energy market or utility client programs
• Experience supporting large, multi-disciplinary project teams across multiple offices or regions
• Demonstrated involvement in internal initiatives such as process improvement, mentoring programs, or practice development
• Existing client relationships within the renewable energy or infrastructure sectors

Compensation

$110,000-$150,000 annually*

*Finalagreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Working Conditions

• This joboperatesin a remote or office-basedenvironmentand this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.

• Thisjob requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing forlong periodsof time in an office or remote office setting.

• Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair andequitableprocesses, based on merit, free from any discrimination.

Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable lawsprovidingequal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to allpersonsinvolved in Dudek’s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek’s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.