Who We Are

　　Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that helps public and private clients achieve compliance, practicality, and innovation through our project work. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2023.

　　As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek’s culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. Our work communities are designed to encourage collaboration, sustainability, and connectivity with the surrounding communities.

　　We invest in our Employees and communities through various initiatives that make Dudek a great place to work! Dudek makes it a priority to DuGood by giving back to the communities in which we live and work, and offer Dudekians the opportunity to take a paid volunteer day each year. Our experts are encouraged to eDUcate school groups about planning, engineering, and preserving the natural and built environments. We promote environmental sustainability through our DuGreen initiative by working to improve our environmental footprint. We also DuWell to educate our associates on their health and wellness. And our Du Something Fun team brings everyone at Dudek together to balance our hard work with exciting activities.

　　At Dudek, we understand the best problem solving happens when diverse viewpoints and experiences are shared. We recognize that different perspectives, inclusivity, and trust build a stronger culture and add value to our firm. We celebrate our differences and strive to make meaningful progress toward becoming a more diverse company.

　　Learn more about our culture. (https://dudek.com/our-firm/our-culture/)

　　About The Job

　　We are currently seeking a full-time, experienced and highly qualified environmental compliance specialist (3+ years’ experience) to join our Texas-based team. This position will include fieldwork throughout the state and desktop work from a home office. Fieldwork will include conducting environmental assessments including those for sensitive habitat, hazardous materials, and environmental inspections at construction sites. Desktop work will include preparing and reviewing environmental documentation that will be used for both permitting and ensuring compliance with permit conditions during construction and operations. This position will work closely with project managers, clients, and environmental resource specialists to determine permitting constraints for early-stage project development efforts. This position has the opportunity to help grow the Dudek practice throughout Texas and work on an extensive portfolio of projects throughout the U.S.

　　This position includes regular communication with internal peers, clients and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate will have experience with reporting on natural resources in Texas and possess professional skills associated with compiling and submitting environmental documentation to resource agencies.  Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills are essential. This position will be a remote work position from a home office within the state of Texas.

　　Learn more about the projects (https://dudek.com/all-projects/) you will have the opportunity to shape.

　　Who You Are

　　To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with freedom and accountability. We value collaborative, resourceful, and independent thinkers. We look for curious, solution-focused people who are able to adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we support your creative approaches to solve problems.

　　Duties and Responsibilities: 

　　May be involved with all or a selection of the following, individually or as part of a team:

　　Preparation and review of documents requiring regulatory agency submittal including but not limited to critical issues analysis, permitting framework plans, pre-construction surveys, species and resource specific protection or avoidance plans, monthly reports, and regulatory entitlement packages.

　　Engagement and coordination with multiple stakeholders including permittees, technical specialists, and construction management personnel.

　　Assist in the preparation of proposals and scopes of work.

　　Minimum Requirements

　　Bachelor’s degree in biology, botany, ecology, environmental planning, or related field.

　　3+ years’ experience with environmental consulting, natural resource planning and conservation or related field.

　　Familiarity and survey experience with Texas wildlife.

　　Ability to travel and conduct field work throughout the state of Texas.

　　Reliable vehicle is required to travel to project sites (4WD not necessary).

　　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. Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience conducting habitat assessments and wildlife surveys and completing the associated technical reports.

　　Experience with implementation of Texas regulations related to the management of resources during design-build construction.

　　Experience with Texas regulations related to entitlement for complex infrastructure projects.

　　Highly organized with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

　　Self-motivated with an interest to learn and grow as a project team.

　　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 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.

　　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

　　Not only will Dudek provide you with a competitive salary, but we also strive to create an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work–life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from your typical medical, dental, and vision coverage to the opportunity to share in Dudek’s success through 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! Since we encourage our colleagues to take time off when needed, Dudek also provides a generous vacation package. If you’re tired of an overly structured environment and decision-making process to get your job done, Dudek is a place where your ideas are heard and your initiative is rewarded. 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.

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