Ecological Designer Landscape Architect

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

• BSLA or MLA in Landscape Architecture; or related environmental design fields
• 0 - 3 years of landscape architecture/ecological design experience
• Proficiency with operating AutoCAD and MS Office software
• Habitat restoration or biological field experience or applicable education and training.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly and concisely communicate complex ideas through written, verbal, and graphical formats.
• Ability to conduct strenuous field work in hot weather (over 100 F) and in steep terrain conditions. Work may involve assignments in remote locations, overnight stays away from home, and working individually.
• License to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California.
• Self-motivated individual who is a creative problem solver able to work independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possesses knowledge of local ecology, plant communities, hydrology, and soils; knowledge of and ability to identify native and non-native plant species.
• Can understand, interpret, and articulate restoration concepts and ecological processes.
• Fluency in GIS software or Land F/X.
• Prior experience and knowledge of natural resources, environmental policy, design, land development, fieldwork using GPS, and landscape construction.
• Ability and desire to obtain a license to practice landscape architecture within 3-5 years of hiring.

Compensation: $25-$34 hourly*

• *Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.

Working Conditions
Environment

• This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.
• This job requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.

Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:

• Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.
• Attending meetings, both in person and virtually, and speaking on the phone with peers, clients, etc.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.