Water & Recycled Water Treatment Leader; Senior Engineer

Overview

Location(s):
Southern California/Northern CaliforniaWork Environment:
HybridCompensation: $195,000-$220,000 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 been recognized by leading industry organizations, andwe’vebeen honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.

Our employee-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.

Who You Are

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

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

How You’llMake an Impact

Dudek is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager/Principal Engineer to lead and grow our Treatment Team. In this practice-building role, you will set strategy, expand the team’s technical capabilities, and drive the long-term growth of treatment services across California while remaining actively engaged in the technical work that builds client trust. You will also collaborate with leaders across the Engineering Practice Group and the firm to deliver multidisciplinary projects throughout California.

You will lead complex treatment and infrastructure projects that strengthen community resilience and address regional water and wastewater needs. You will cultivate relationships with municipal agencies and special districts, mentor the engineers who will advance the practice, and help expand Dudek’s reputation as a recognized engineering leader in California. As an employee-owner, you will have the autonomy to build the practice and a direct stake in its success.

Duties and Responsibilities

Practice Leadership

• Serve as a senior-level technical and strategic advisor for treatment services across the Engineering Practice Group.
• Collaborate with leaders across Infrastructure, Electrical, Planning, and Environmental teams to expand integrated, multidisciplinary service offerings.
• Mentor and develop engineers, and help attract, recruit, and retain talent as the team grows.
• Lead and grow Dudek’s Treatment Team by establishing strategy, priorities, technical capabilities, and long-term growth objectives in collaboration with practice leadership.

Client and Market Growth

• Lead business development activities, including client relationship development,pursuit strategy, proposal development, and interview participation.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities with municipal agencies, special districts, and regional regulatory agencies.
• Represent Dudek as a visible industry leader through conferences, technical presentations, and professional organizations.

Project Delivery

• Lead the planning, design, and implementation of water, wastewater, recycled water, and advanced treatment facilities within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Manage the preparation and quality of technical deliverables, including basis-ofdesign reports, P&IDs, design drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and permitting packages.
• Provide oversight of project scope, schedule, budget, risk management, QA/QC,and change control to support predictable, high-quality project delivery.
• Manage…