Senior Hydrogeologist, Environmental Engineer

Summary

Join Dudek, a leading environmental firm, as an experienced environmental engineer/hydrogeologist/geologist in Northern California. You will manage and conduct Phase I and II ESAs, oversee fieldwork, analyze datasets, and prepare technical reports. Collaborate with senior leadership on projects, prepare proposals, and ensure compliance with regulations. This role requires a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience, a professional license, and OSHA HAZWOPER certification. Dudek offers a competitive salary, benefits including medical, dental, vision, discretionary bonuses, and a generous vacation package, fostering a flexible work-life balance and career development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, geology, or similar field
• 8+ years’ experience in the field of hydrogeology, geology, or environmental engineering, including project management experience
• Licensed professional engineer or geologist in California
• Experience in project management including writing, scoping, budgeting and managing deliverables
• Experience scoping, conducting, and overseeing groundwater, soil and/or soil vapor sampling
• Current OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER certification
• Excellent technical writing skills
• 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

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct Phase I and II ESAs
• Oversee/conduct field work including soil, soil vapor, indoor air, and groundwater sampling
• Critically and independently analyze datasets, manage tabular and graphical summaries, and articulate findings/conclusions/recommendations
• Research, evaluate, and implement remediation alternatives
• Prepare technical reports, including environmental site assessments, groundwater monitoring reports, site investigation reports, work plans, remediation documents and reports, and environmental permitting/compliance plans
• Interpretation of state and federal policies and regulations, in particular as they relate to hazardous substances
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop/improve Northern California projects/efforts related to site assessment and remediation; prepare proposals (with Marketing support, as needed) and participate in interviews

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform field work and work with subcontractors in construction-type settings
• Excellent analytical, writing, and oral communication skills
• Competence with Geographic Information Systems and Excel
• Experience working with regulators; permitting experience
• Groundwater well design and well construction oversight
• Knowledge of CEQA/NEPA requirements and experience preparing hazards- and water-related analyses and technical studies

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance
• Yearly merit review
• Employee stock ownership program
• Generous vacation package
• Dog friendly offices