Ecological Designer Landscape Architect

Overview

Location(s) : Pasadena, Mission Viejo, Encinitas, San Diego, Sacramento, Auburn

Practice / Department : Habitat Restoration

Internal Title : Habitat Restoration Specialist I

Work Environment : Hybrid

Compensation : $25-$34

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 Architectural training and experience / training in ecological restoration and natural resource design to join our Habitat Restoration team. This position will have ample professional growth opportunities to provide career advancement and expanded responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of written conceptual design plans and construction document packages for ecological 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 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 ecological restoration projects.
• Prepare construction drawings for site preparation, layout, grading, planting, irrigation, and construction detail development through the use of AutoCAD and Land F / X software.
• Provide design assistance and planning for habitat mitigation, revegetation, and passive recreation projects.
• Conduct preliminary desktop analysis using GIS software.
• Assist with resource agency permitting, aquatic resource delineations and vegetation mapping.
• Coordinate with in-house biologists, restoration ecologists, landscape architects, and engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation

Compensation : $25-$34 hourly

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Dudek is committed to creating a workplace where all employees, regardless of their background, feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunities to succeed. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our business success, and we are dedicated to fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fair and equitable processes, based on merit, free from any discrimination. Dudek is genuinely committed to equal employment opportunities within our company and on our project teams. Dudek is also committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in Dudek\'s operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of Dudek, including supervisors and coworkers. Equal employment opportunities will be extended to all persons (including those with disability and veteran status) in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination. Any employee who violates this policy and Dudek\'s commitment to equal employment opportunities will be subject to disciplinary action. 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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