Habitat Restoration Landscape Architect

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• 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.
• Duties and 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 Minimum Qualifications B.A. or B.S. in Restoration Ecology, Environmental Science, Earth System Science, Biology, Landscape Architecture, or other applicable environmental field with strong ecological background. 8+ years of experience in habitat restoration planning and implementation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to draft and edit technical documents.
• Proficiency with operating AutoCAD software Able to conduct strenuous field work in hot weather (over 100 F) and in steep terrain conditions.
• Work may involve assignments in remote locations with overnight stays and working individually.
• Self-motivated individual who is a creative problem solver able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment Preferred Qualifications MLA in Landscape Architecture, or related design field and professional landscape architecture license.
• Ability to act independently in the development of new projects and / or lead business development efforts in collaboration with the Habitat Restoration Practice Director.
• Ability to provide QA / QC technical review of conceptual design plans and construction document packages based on informed expertise and project experience.
• Experience with Resource Agency coordination related to mitigation projects.
• In depth knowledge of local ecology, plant communities, hydrology, soils, and native and non-native plant species.
• Fluency in restoration concepts and ecological processes.
• Experience and knowledge of the environmental policies and regulations which may require restoration work to be performed, and that may constrain various approaches to restoration design and implementation.
• Familiarity with operating GIS and Land F / X software Experience with mitigation banking and / or In-Lieu Fee programs.

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