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Senior Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Dudek
United States, California, Encinitas
305 3rd Street (Show on map)
Sep 04, 2025
Location(s): California Practice/Department: Engineering Internal Title: Engineer III Work Environment: Remote/Hybrid Compensation: $120,000-$140,000 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 Are As 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 Impact Dudek is currently seeking a full-time Senior Engineer in our Engineering Team. This position provides planning and design support as part of a project team for water, wastewater, and recycled water projects, predominantly focused on infrastructure related planning and design. The ideal candidate would be a professional engineer with 5+ plus years of experience in water infrastructure related civil engineering. This position will be based out of our Liberty Station or Encinitas locations. Water resources professionals at Dudek work on innovative and relevant projects, frequently in a cross-discipline environment. Dudek offers a broad opportunity for personal growth based on an individual's own performance and initiative. Duties and Responsibilities * Leading hydraulic modeling and capacity analyses of pressure (water/recycled water) and open channel flow (sewer) systems, predominantly using Innovyze/AutoDesk and Aquanuity software packages. * Leading the planning and analysis of water, wastewater and/or recycled water systems and facilities, including master plans, hydraulic modeling studies, capacity analysis, alternatives analysis, condition assessment, cost estimates, risk evaluation, operations and maintenance assessments and other planning studies. * Manage project phases or technical tasks, ensuring adherence to scope, budget and schedule. * Delegate to and review the work of early career engineers and offer guidance on technical approaches. * Capability to work in the field, including inspections and field measurements, as necessary. * Potential for limited travel within San Diego, Orange County, Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Ventura, Imperial, and Santa Barbara counties. * Technical document and graphics preparation. Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a similar discipline. * 5 plus years engineering experience in planning and design of water/wastewater-related projects. * Professional Civil Engineer licensed in the State of California. * Skilled in the use of Microsoft office (Word and Excel), have excellent writing, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. * Experience with design software including ArcGIS and AutoCAD. * Experience with, or willingness to learn, hydraulic modeling and asset management software programs (predominantly Innovyze/AutoDesk InfoWater, InfoSewer, InfoSWMM, InfoWorks ICM and Aquanuity AquaTwin Sewer and AquaTwin Asset) Compensation: $120,000-$140,000 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 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. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following: 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 committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination. 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.