EFSEC / EFSC Project Manager

Position Overview

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.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage EFSEC & EFSC's compliance monitoring of major energy facilities involving state, federal, and local governments and the public.
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  • Coordinate the siting review process for energy facilities adhering to state and federal laws, rules, and guidelines.
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    • 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 & EFSC's findings related to siting and compliance issues and make recommendations for EFSEC & EFSC's 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 & EFSC's jurisdiction.
• Develop and recommend strategies to address siting and compliance related issues, including strategies to collaborate with the public, cities, counties, and EFSEC & EFSC's 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 Qualifications

• 10+ years experience with EFSEC & EFSC's processes
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, or other related field.
• In-depth knowledge of EFSEC & EFSC's regulations, permitting processes, and relevant state and federal environmental laws
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in environmental science, planning, public policy, or a related field, or equivalent experience in energy facility siting and regulatory compliance.

Compensation

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, plus benefits and employee-ownership eligibility. 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.

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, 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.