Mid - Senior Scientist - Stormwater​/Regulatory Permitting

Overview

Location(s): Nor Cal/So Cal  
Practice/Department: Watershed Sciences Work Environment: Hybrid Compensation: $110,000 - $140,000

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.

A mid- to senior-level technical leader who oversees complex field investigations, regulatory compliance efforts, scientific analysis, and watershed management planning. Coordinates with client teams, develops innovative solutions for water resource challenges, and guides strategic decision-making for projects and may lead field teams. As a recognized technical expert, you'll support business development, client engagement, and industry positioning while mentoring junior staff and contributing to company-wide knowledge sharing.

• Serves as a lead scientist for fieldwork, overseeing watershed monitoring, hydrologic assessments, water quality evaluations, and/or compliance inspections.
• Coordinates work efforts of junior and mid-level scientists, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to scientific protocols and regulatory standards.
• Stays actively informed about industry trends, scientific advancements, and regulatory updates, positioning the company as a leader in watershed science.
• Develops creative, science-based solutions for complex technical or policy challenges related to water resource management.
• Provides critical analysis of complex datasets, integrating field data, hydrologic modeling, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS)-based analysis to inform decision-making.

• Leads preparation of comprehensive reports, permit applications, and compliance documentation for medium- to large-scale watershed management projects.
• Oversees environmental impact assessments, water quality monitoring programs, and regulatory compliance strategies.
• Advises on Clean Water Act (CWA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), total maximum daily load (TMDL), and other state and federal regulations related to water resources.
• Communicates with clients, public agencies, and regulators to address compliance issues, permitting requirements, and policy considerations.

• Serves in lead roles for field investigations, ensuring projects meet technical objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Manages multiple project components, balancing budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables.
• Supports project proposals by developing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules for technical studies and watershed restoration initiatives.
• Works with engineers, planners, and ecologists to integrate watershed science into restoration design and management plans.

• Communicates complex scientific findings to clients, community members, and regulatory agencies through presentations, reports, and public meetings.
• Represents the company at professional conferences, workshops, and industry events, contributing to thought leadership and business development.
• Supports business development efforts by identifying new opportunities, partnerships, and funding sources for watershed science projects.

• Mentors junior and mid-level staff, fostering professional growth in watershed science, hydrology, and regulatory compliance.
• Conducts internal training sessions to improve data collection, analysis techniques, and regulatory knowledge among team members.
• Oversees QA/QC processes for scientific reports, field methodologies, and technical deliverables.

• Experience:
  
  12+ years’ experience in Stormwater permitting, watershed science, water quality monitoring.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Ecology, Geology, Water Resources, or a related field.

• Master’s degree (preferred) in Watershed Science,…