Biological sciences Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

Who We Are

Dudek is a leading environmental, planning, and engineering firm that help public and private clients plan, design, and build projects that improve communities' built and natural infrastructure. Founded in 1980, Dudek has grown steadily to more than 800 professionals across the U.S. and received the Top Workplace Award for 2024.

As a 100% employee-owned company, Dudek's culture rewards smart, productive team members with ownership, professional development, and financial benefits. We seek creative, pragmatic problem-solvers working at the intersection of science, engineering, regulations, and multiple stakeholders' interest to help clients achieve project goals.

We encourage collaboration, sustainability, and innovation.

At Dudek, we abide by shared values :

Trust : We trust each other to use good judgment.

Respect : We act professionally and treat each other fairly.

Teamwork : We come together, share openly, and apply diverse perspectives.

Fun : We take our work seriously...not ourselves.

Well-Being : We care about each other's health, safety, and total wellness.

Our culture is the foundation of who we are and how we work.

Learn more about our culture.

About The Job

We are seeking entry- and mid-level professionals to conduct biological field surveys and construction monitoring in AZ. Positions will be based at project sites located throughout Arizona.

Candidates will have some experience with biological survey techniques, a background in biology, a willingness to perform strenuous physical activity in harsh desert climates with uneven and sometimes difficult terrain, problem-solving capabilities, and a desire to learn and work as part of a team.

Preference will be given to candidates that have experience with target species in Arizona including Sonoran desert tortoise, burrowing owl and Arizona native and rare plants. These candidates have participated in or led / helped lead surveys.

Any candidate must possess the ability and willingness to continually hike in desert climates for days or weeks at a time, use GIS and data collection applications, navigate terrain and drive off road. Having a 4wd and / or high clearance vehicle is a plus.

Learn more about the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.

Who You Are

To thrive at Dudek, you should be comfortable with accountability, collaboration, flexibility while being a resourceful and independent thinker. We look for curious, solution-focused people who can adapt quickly to an ever-changing industry. There is no single way to solve a problem, so we encourage innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities (may include some or all of the below) :

• May be involved with all or a selection of the following, individually or as part of a team :
• Compiling available research data and evaluating applicability to specific project sites
• Vegetation mapping and habitat characterization
• General habitat assessments and surveys for plant and wildlife species
• Construction monitoring
• Work as a member of our team in the preparation of technical reports and studies including biological constraints analyses, wetland delineation reports, wetland permit applications, focused survey reports, threatened and endangered species permitting documentation, and biological resources technical reports. This includes working individually and as part of a team on the following :
• Assembly and synthesis of data related to biological issues and impact assessment
• Coordination with internal staff and sub-consultants preparing technical reports
• Coordination with technical staff in document preparation, map and exhibit preparation, editing and production and distribution tasks

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions :

Physical Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proposed Salary Range : $25-$40 hourly

Perks of Being a Dudekian

At Dudek we will provide you with a competitive salary in an environment that promotes growth, career development, and a flexible work-life balance. Dudek offers an array of benefits, from medical, dental, and vision coverage, to the discretionary bonuses, based on firmwide, divisional, and individual performance.

We also offer a yearly merit review, an employee stock ownership program, and dog friendly offices! To honor our key value of well-being, Dudek provides generous Paid Time Off (PTO) packages for both salaried and hourly employees. If you're tired of an overly bureaucratic decision-making process and want to be part of a work culture that puts its employees first, speak with your recruiter to learn more about the great perks of being a Dudekian.

Dudek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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