Job description
Location(s): Mountain West
Practice/Department: Emerging Regions
Internal Title: Stormwater Specialist III
Work Environment: Remote
Compensation: $100,000-$118,000
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 been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
Our employee-owners are 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 our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.
Who You Are
As an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.
How You’ll Make an Impact
We are seeking a full-time, experienced Stormwater Specialist III (6+ years of experience) to join our Mountain West-based environmental compliance team. This role will provide comprehensive stormwater-focused environmental compliance services to public and private-sector clients throughout the region. The specialist will collaborate with subject matter experts to conduct fieldwork and oversee environmental documentation to support permitting and construction compliance.
Key deliverables will include stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), stormwater proposals, construction compliance reports, water quality assessments, environmental review documentation, and permitting support. This role will also involve close coordination with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
The selected candidate may be involved in some or all of the following tasks:
- Prepare and review stormwater compliance documentation, permitting applications, and environmental compliance reports for regulatory agency submittals.
- Conduct field inspections for environmental compliance, with a focus on stormwater management, erosion control, water quality, and related resources.
- Provide support in developing and implementing stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs) and conducting site inspections for NPDES compliance.
- Coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including permittees, environmental consultants, regulatory agencies, and construction teams.
- Provide support in the preparation of proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets.
- Must be willing to travel for fieldwork and project meetings.
- Other duties as needed or required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, land use planning, water resources, biology, geology or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in environmental compliance, stormwater management, or natural resource planning.
- Must either possess Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) credential or have the necessary qualifications to receive a CPESC credential within one year of hire date.
- Knowledge of stormwater regulations, NPDES permitting, erosion control best practices, and NEPA compliance.
- Ability to conduct fieldwork in various environmental conditions and terrains throughout the Mountain West.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
- Valid driver’s license and active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industrial stormwater monitoring and sampling experience.
- Certification as a Qualified Industrial Storm Water Practitioner (QISP) and Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC), or equivalent.
- Intent to pursue Professional Geologist (PG) licensure with a goal to achieve within 6-12 months of date of hire.
- Experience with stormwater regulations and permitting requirements for the EPA’s Multi- Sector General Permit
- Knowledge of state and federal land use and environmental permitting processes for public and private infrastructure projects.
- Experience working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on waters permitting applications, jurisdictional determinations, and wetland delineations.
Compensation: $100,000 - $118,000 annually*
- *Final agreed-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 Environment
- This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
- This job 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 for long periods of 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.
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 and equitable processes, 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 laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved 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.
