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 Dudeks 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 seriouslynot ourselves. Well-Being: We care about each others 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. Dudeks 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 Dudeks work community more inclusive. We proudly support our 4 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs):
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 Dudek is seeking a project manager to manage and coordinate the siting review and compliance monitoring activities of energy facilities under the Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Councils (EFSEC) jurisdiction and Oregon Energy Facility Site Councils (EFSC). The individual will be self-driven with a proven track record implementing all phases of the energy development process and be familiar with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) processes and Oregon environmental policies. The candidate will have experience with serving as a representative of EFSEC & EFSCs business siting and compliance interests related to energy facilities under EFSEC & EFSCs jurisdiction. Candidates that have technical expertise in managing large complex projects to meet project milestones within schedule and budget expectations is essential. The candidate will have a demonstrated track record with overseeing multidisciplinary staff and ability to work directly with clients and regulatory staff. This position will be associated with our Seattle or Portland office but can be fully remote. 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):
Coordinate the siting review process for energy facilities adhering to state and federal laws rules and guidelines.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering legal environmental and regulatory specialists to ensure alignment with project objectives and EFSEC requirements.
Maintain strong and consistent communication in reporting to regulatory staff on siting compliance and other issues requiring action to address matters of concern.
Work with the client and project stakeholders to ensure a clear and open siting review process.
Develop budgets and contracts required for projects.
Report EFSEC & EFSCs findings related to siting and compliance issues and make recommendations for EFSEC & EFSCs findings or actions.
Develop schedules and lead field visits project orientations and hearings; act on regulatory staff and client directives to arrange meetings and public hearings on siting compliance and other activities under EFSEC & EFSCs jurisdiction.
Develop and recommend strategies to address siting and compliance related issues including strategies to collaborate with the public cities counties and EFSEC & EFSCs staff at state and federal agencies.
Track and manage flow of information between organizations.
Promote a culture of teamwork engagement quality service and customer satisfaction to our clients
Minimum Requirements
10 years experience with EFSEC & EFSCs processes
Bachelors degree in environmental science or other related field.
In-depth knowledge of EFSEC & EFSCs regulations permitting processes and relevant state and federal environmental laws
Must possess a valid drivers 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.
Proposed Salary Range:$100000-$150000 annually * *Final agreed upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to an individuals related experience education certifications skills and work location.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with leading stakeholder outreach programs for energy projects.
Strong technical writing and research skills as well as solid written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
Customarily and regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment.
Extensive knowledge of the following: construction and operation of energy facilities and or industrial facilities of varying sizes and complexities including construction operation facility infrastructure transmission environmental considerations including NEPA SEPA and permitting requirements.
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.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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