Habitat Restoration Landscape Architect

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Location(s) : Pasadena, Santa Barbara, Sacramento, Auburn

Practice / Department : Habitat Restoration

Internal Title : Habitat Restoration Specialist III-IV

Work Environment : Remote / Hybrid

Compensation : $85,000-$145,000 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

We are currently seeking a full-time, self-motivated individual with formal Landscape Architecture training and professional experience in ecological restoration, biology, or botany to join our Habitat Restoration Team. This position will have abundant professional growth and career advancement opportunities as well as expanded responsibilities consistent with the recipient's skills and motivations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of written conceptual design plans and construction document packages for habitat restoration and open space design projects including native revegetation, passive recreation and trails.
• Perform construction observations and prepare punch list field reports for restoration and other landscape implementation projects.
• Conduct and oversee monitoring and reporting for long-term restoration projects, including field data collection and analysis.
• Prepare written technical reports including site assessments and annual monitoring reports for habitat restoration projects.
• Prepare construction drawings for site preparation, layout, grading, planting, irrigation, and construction detail development through the use of AutoCAD software.
• Provide design assistance and / or lead planning for mitigation, revegetation, and passive recreation projects.
• Conduct preliminary desktop analysis using GIS software.
• Assist with resource agency permitting.
• Coordinate with in-house biologists, restoration ecologists, landscape architects, and engineers.
• Interpret habitat assessments, vegetation mapping, and other general biological resources surveys and report documents.
• Manage projects including project workflow, budget tracking, financial performance, sub-consultant coordination, etc.
• Draft scopes and costs for proposal efforts.
• Collaborate in business development opportunities.

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Preferred Qualifications

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Equal Opportunity

Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship.

Dudek is a U.S.-based employer. All positions are based in the United States and require U.S. work authorization.

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