Restoration Engineer

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• California Practice / Department : Habitat Restoration Internal Title : Habitat Restoration III-V Work Environment : Hybrid / Remote Compensation : $120,000-$185,000 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 seeking a Mid- to Senior level Restoration Engineer to join Dudek’s Habitat Restoration Practice, where you will provide technical leadership and expertise on river and stream restoration design projects throughout California.
• In this role, you will collaborate with an experienced team of engineers, geomorphologists, and restoration professionals in conceptual design, design development, construction document preparation, and quality assurance and quality control reviews, and construction support for instream and off-channel habitat restoration, fish passage projects, and flow enhancement projects, among other things.
• You will be empowered to help market and grow Dudek’s restoration practice while putting your passion for river and watershed restoration to work.
• You will also play a role in mentoring, guiding, and learning from our interdisciplinary team, fostering knowledge-sharing and professional growth.
• Duties and Responsibilities Lead the engineering design process and perform in-depth reviews for complex restoration projects.
• Overseeing the precise preparation of engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Provide mentorship and support to staff, promoting skill development, knowledge sharing, and technical training.
• Implement and uphold rigorous quality assurance and quality control (QA / QC) protocols, ensuring adherence to best practices in civil engineering.
• Collaborate with and take direction from multidisciplinary team of geomorphologists, ecologist, and biologist to advance river restoration projects from initial concept through to successful completion.
• Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a closely related field 12+ years of combined experience in river engineering, geomorphology, hydrology, hydraulic analysis and modeling, and stream restoration, including at least 3+ years serving specifically as a lead engineer on river restoration projects.

Proven expertise in river restoration design and engineering with completed and successful projects to demonstrate skills Strong collaboration skills with working knowledge of geomorphology, stream morphology, hydrology, and landscape ecology Field experience in directing and managing crews on-site, construction supervision, and able to direct field adaptations as needed to solve problems and remain within contracting limits Specialized skills in fish passage design and barrier removal techniques Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment Preferred Qualifications Proven leadership abilities with experience in managing interdisciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff Expertise in biotechnical bank treatments, precision grading, large wood structure engineering, and various state-of-the-art construction methods Proficiency in hydrology and hydraulics modeling and / or sediment transport analysis and modeling California Professional Engineer (PE) license Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Project experience or PE licensure within Oregon, Washington, and / or Idaho Compensation :

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