Practice Leader - California, United States - Dudek

Description

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 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. ) About The Job We are seeking a talented and experienced Coastal Engineer to join our team as a Practice Leader. We are looking for someone to shape, lead and manage our coastal engineering practice, with the ability and eagerness to work on both projects and business development efforts. You will collaborate with engineers, planners, and scientists to deliver innovative solutions for design, planning, implementation, and permitting challenges in the coastal zone. This is an excellent opportunity to design solutions, contribute to coastal policy development, and lead our engineering and coastal planning practices as well as collaborate with multiple internal practices. Learn more about the 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):
• Lead and manage coastal engineering projects, serving as a technical specialist and project specialist and project director.
• Conduct/oversee coastal engineering studies, including wave and sediment transport analysis, hydrodynamic modeling, and coastal erosion modeling to address various topics such as flooding, erosion, sea level rise, sediment management, and restoration.
• Conduct site inspections and field investigations to gather data necessary for project designs.
• Develop engineering design and contract documents, including plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Provide technical support during the construction phase of projects.
• Prepare/oversee reports, including impact assessments, feasibility studies, and engineering analyses, to support project design and implementation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that project milestones and deadlines are met.
• Provide technical guidance and present information to colleagues, clients, agency staff, teaming partners, and other project stakeholders.
• Support project pursuits, including proposal preparation, for coastal projects.
• Participate in professional organizations, conferences, and other industry events to stay informed about the latest trends, industry standards, and best practices in coastal engineering.
• Drive business development efforts, including the development of proposals, participation in interviews, and successful contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with experts across disciplines to promote multi-objective solutions.
• Mentor and support the professional development of other engineers. Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Environmental, or Coastal Engineering
• Master's degree is required
• California Professional Engineers license in one of the above disciplines
• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in coastal engineering.
• Strong experience with coastal analysis and hydrodynamic modeling software.
• In-depth knowledge of principles and practices of coastal engineering, including wave and sediment transport analysis, beach nourishment, and coastal protection.
• Proficiency in using engineering design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and/or GIS.
• Strong marketing experience, including proposal development, participation in interviews, and successful contract negotiations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Service-oriented, motivated self-starter with sound business practices.
• Understanding of the permitting needs of projects in the California Coastal Zone. This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
• 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.
  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.
• Will occasionally require fieldwork that can include workdays over 8 hours long.
• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Proposed Salary Range: $183,456-$248,196 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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