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Dudek · 3 months ago

Habitat Restoration Landscape Architect

SB-Santa Maria Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$85K/yr - $145K/yr

8+ years exp

Dudek is a 100% employee-owned firm that has been serving Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies since 1980. They are seeking a Habitat Restoration Landscape Architect to lead the development of habitat restoration projects, conduct monitoring and reporting, and collaborate with various teams to ensure successful project implementation.

ConsultingInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

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

Qualification

Landscape ArchitectureHabitat RestorationAutoCADGISTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

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

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

Excellent technical writing skills