Senior Water Resources & Stormwater Project Lead

Dudek; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudek in Southern California is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Water Resources/Stormwater) to lead complex projects and mentor multidisciplinary teams. You will provide technical oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive innovative solutions for public and private clients.

As a senior leader, you will strengthen client relationships, support business development, and help grow the water resources practice while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of water resources, stormwater, civil, or environmental engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California or ability to obtain.
• Advanced expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain analysis, stormwater engineering, drainage systems, and watershed management.
• Ability to manage complex projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and deliver successful client outcomes.
• Strong technical writing, communication, leadership, and client management skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license and own auto insurance by start date.

Responsibilities

• Lead technically complex hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modeling across project phases.
• Develop and review engineering designs, calculations, drainage studies, floodplain analyses, and stormwater systems.
• Oversee technical reports, feasibility studies, and construction documents.
• Serve as SME in stormwater management, watershed planning, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor staff and contribute to technical standards and training.
• Support business development and client relationships.
• Advise on safety and QA/QC standards.

Skills

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Stormwater engineering

Project management

Technical leadership

Client management

Regulatory compliance

Mentorship

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Tools

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

FLO-2D

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

SWMM

Job description

Dudek in Southern California is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Water Resources/Stormwater) to lead complex projects and mentor multidisciplinary teams. You will provide technical oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive innovative solutions for public and private clients.

As a senior leader, you will strengthen client relationships, support business development, and help grow the water resources practice while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.