Senior Project Manager - Stormwater Engineer

Overview

Location(s): Southern CaliforniaPractice/Department: EngineeringWork Environment: HybridCompensation: $150,000-$190,000 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.  

Position Overview

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 

As a Senior Project Manager (Water Resources/Stormwater), you will serve as a senior-level project manager and technical leader responsible for delivering complex water resources, stormwater, and surface water engineering projects. In this role, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, provide technical oversight, and drive innovative solutions that support successful project outcomes for a diverse range of clients.

You will be recognized as a subject matter expert in areas such as hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain analysis, stormwater systems, and watershed management. From project pursuit through delivery, you will apply advanced technical expertise to manage high-impact projects while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction.

This position also plays a key role in strengthening client relationships, supporting business development efforts, generating revenue opportunities, mentoring staff, and contributing to the strategic growth of the practice. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who is passionate about technical excellence, team development, and delivering meaningful solutions that positively impact communities and the environment.

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities  

Advanced Engineering and Technical Expertise

• Leads technically complex hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, modeling efforts, and engineering studies across all project phases.
• Develops, reviews, and approves engineering designs, calculations, drainage studies, floodplain analyses, grading plans, storm drain systems, and stormwater management solutions.
• Oversees preparation of technical reports, feasibility studies, engineering analyses, construction documents, specifications, and construction-phase support activities.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in stormwater management, watershed planning, flood risk reduction, drainage infrastructure, BMP implementation, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilizes advanced engineering tools and software including ArcGIS, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, FLO-2D, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, SWMM, and related platforms.

Project and Task Management

• Leads multidisciplinary water resources and stormwater projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, schedule, profitability, and client expectations.
• Manages project financial performance, resource allocation, risk management, and project execution strategies.
• Coordinates technical teams across multiple disciplines to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Provides senior review and technical oversight for project deliverables and critical project decisions.
• Ensures projects are delivered efficiently while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, engineering standards, design criteria, and permitting requirements.
• Maintains advanced knowledge of California stormwater regulations, NPDES programs, and stormwater BMP requirements.
• Identifies and resolves complex technical and regulatory challenges throughout project delivery.
• Establishes and en