What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Civil Engineer position at Dudek?
Location(s): Denver, Phoenix, Seattle, or Portland
Practice/Department: Emerging Regions / Energy Design
Internal Title: Engineer III
Work Environment: Flexible / Hybrid
Compensation: $100,000-$120,000 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, and we've been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
Our employee-owners are 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 our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.Who You AreAs 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.How You'll Make an ImpactWe're looking for a motivated and experienced Civil Engineer III to join our team. In this role, you'll provide technical expertise and project leadership on civil engineering projects across infrastructure, site development, and renewable energy sectors, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality design solutions, ensure regulatory compliance, and support project success from concept through construction. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer with 6 years of experience to take on advanced technical challenges while mentoring junior staff and contributing to innovative projects.
Preferred candidate locations: Denver, Phoenix, Seattle, or Portland.Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead civil engineering design for site development, grading, drainage, utilities, and roadways, including renewable energy or BESS projects.
- Prepare, review, and stamp design drawings, calculations, technical reports, and construction documents.
- Manage project components, coordinating with internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to ensure deliverables meet scope, budget, and schedule.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers.
- Conduct QA/QC reviews and ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and permitting requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical challenges and support project success.
- Stay current with civil engineering trends and recommend process or workflow improvements.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment
- 6 years of civil engineering experience in site development, utilities, or infrastructure design.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, or ability to obtain reciprocity.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other civil design software.
- Strong understanding of grading, drainage, and stormwater design principles.
- Experience supporting renewable energy or BESS projects.
- Familiarity with GIS, stormwater modeling, or related civil analysis tools.
- Knowledge of local/state permitting processes and regulatory compliance.
- Experience preparing construction documents and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and technical writing skills.
Compensation: $100,000-$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. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.
Working ConditionsEnvironment*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. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.
- 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, and moving vehicles and equipment.
- Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
- Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
- Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek's operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek's commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action.
Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
