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Dudek Senior Environmental Geologist (PG) in United States
Who We Are
Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that help public and private clients plan, design, and build projects that improve communities’ built and natural infrastructure. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2024.
As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek’s culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. We seek creative, pragmatic problem-solvers working at the intersection of science, engineering, regulations, and multiple stakeholders’ interest to help clients achieve project goals.
We encourage collaboration, sustainability, and innovation.
At Dudek, we abide by shared values:
Trust: We trust each other to use good judgment.
Respect: We act professionally and treat each other fairly.
Teamwork: We come together, share openly, and apply diverse perspectives.
Fun: We take our work seriously…not ourselves.
Well-Being : We care about each other’s health, safety, and total wellness.
Our culture is the foundation of who we are and how we work. We empower our employee-owners to invest in our local communities and themselves through initiatives that make Dudek a great place to work! Our cultural programs include:
DuGreen: Our sustainability initiative, which works to improve our environmental footprint
DuGood: Our philanthropic initiative, which seeks to support the communities in which we live and work through fundraising challenges, office-based giving and opportunity to take a paid volunteer day each year.
eDUcate: Our educational outreach program where we aim to foster interest in our work and careers in the environmental and engineering field by participating in educational events in our communities.
DuWell: Our wellness initiative, aimed at providing education on wellness, benefit resources, and preventive care.
At Dudek, we recognize that different perspectives, inclusivity, trust and belonging build a stronger culture and add value to our firm. Dudek's Employee Resource (ERGs) operate as diversity champions within Dudek and create a safe space for underrepresented employees and their allies to support, collaborate, network, and brainstorm ways to make Dudek’s work community more inclusive. We proudly support our 4 Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s):
Women at Dudek
Members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) community
Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) employees
Disabled employees (all disabilities, seen / unseen)
Learn more about our culture. (https://dudek.com/our-firm/our-culture/)
About The Job
Dudek is seeking a Registered Professional Geologist (PG) to work a variety of projects to benefit our Federal Projects in CA and WA regions.
The candidate for this position will be remote. The Professional Geologist will be expected to provide leadership support to our team and ensure that technical excellence, cost, schedule, and contractual requirements are achieved for assessment and remediation projects. The potential candidate should be able to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment and exercise project authority and mentorship over project team members.
Learn more about the projects (https://dudek.com/all-projects/) you will have the opportunity to shape.
Who You Are
To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with accountability, collaboration, flexibility while being a resourceful and independent thinker. We look for curious, solution-focused people who can adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we encourage innovation.
Duties and Responsibilities (may include some or all of the below):
Program Management
Client and agency interaction,
Project strategy
Work plan development
Interpretation of field data for evaluation of site conditions, permitting, development and implementation of remedial actions, and coordination of field investigations
Develop cost proposals, work plans, and execution strategies.
Providing health and safety support.
Task managing and performing field efforts for complex soil, soil-vapor, and groundwater assessment and remediation projects.
Subcontractor and third-party oversight and management.
Project planning, scheduling, and resource management.
Assisting Project Managers with preparation of technical reports and providing quality assurance/quality control of project documents with a focus on compliance with client and regulatory agency processes, procedures, and policies and regulations.
Leading, mentoring, and supporting the project team with the goal of maximizing performance
Minimum Requirements
Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, in particular, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); CERCLA, SI/RI/FS projects, RCRA Facility Investigations
Property transfer and redevelopment
Phase I and II site assessments
Remediation of soil and groundwater, and voluntary cleanup programs.
Extensive Knowledge in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); the Toxic Substances Control Act; and national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants.
- Successfully managed projects involving soil, groundwater, surface water, stormwater, and sediment.
California Professional License (Professional Geologist- PG) is required.
A minimum of 10 years of related experience demonstrating successful technical execution on multi-disciplinary environmental assessment and remediation projects.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Geology, Engineering, or another related field. Advanced degree(s) preferred.
Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulatory agency laws, regulations, and permitting requirements.
Advanced computer skills with MS Office software, including Word, Excel, and Power Point. Experience with MS Project a plus.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment
- As a federal contractor, successful candidates are required to pass the following pre-employment requirements prior to beginning employment: pre - employment drug test and background check.
Competencies and Skills
Leadership and strong ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Understanding of project risk management.
Strong customer service emphasis and solution-oriented delivery.
Supervising and managing subcontractors, drilling subcontractors preferred
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Health and safety focused.
Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines.
Conscientious and detail-oriented with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
Good judgment and sound decision-making skills.
Willingness to provide career and technical mentorship.
Staying current with relevant technology and innovation.
Physical Requirements
Working Conditions:
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, moving vehicles and equipment.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
This job requires working on a computer, sitting or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
This job requires attending meetings, both in person and virtually as well as speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc. Speaking, hearing and listening are required.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Candidate must pass a medical surveillance that includes drug screening and respiratory function testing in order to operate in respirator-controlled environments.
Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
Up to 70% of time may be dedicated to field activities in varying environmental conditions including inclement weather.
Some night and weekend work may be required for this position.
May periodically require travel.
Personal vehicle use for travel to / from project site is expected
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proposed Salary Range: $98,000-$120,000 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.
Perks of Being a Dudekian
At Dudek we will provide you with a competitive salary in an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work–life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from medical, dental, and vision coverage, to the discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance.
We also offer a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog friendly offices! To honor our key value of well-being, Dudek provides generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages for both salaried and hourly employees. If you’re tired of an overly bureaucratic decision-making process and want to be part of a work culture that puts its employees first, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the great perks of being a Dudekian.
Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the U.S. and require U.S. work authorization.
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