Wildfire Risk Mitigation & Utility Compliance Lead

Dudek; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudek is seeking an experienced professional to join our fire protection planning team in California. You will evaluate wildfire hazards, develop mitigation plans, and collaborate with landowners and agencies to reduce risk.

Travel to project sites in the local region is expected, and familiarity with building and defensible space codes is desirable. As an employee-owned firm, we support electric utilities and generation projects to ensure compliance with applicable standards, laws, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fire science, fire administration, forestry, natural resources, fire ecology, environmental science, or related field.
• 5+ years in consulting, fire service, utility, or project management.
• Ability to conduct research and summarize information into reports.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project maps, plans, and data to summarize wildfire conditions for reports and plans.
• Conduct field assessments to evaluate wildfire hazard conditions.
• Analyze data, GIS data, and conduct project research.
• Prepare fire protection and mitigation plans and technical reports.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Research & reporting

Independent work

Field assessments

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fire science or related field

Tools

GIS

CAD

BehavePlus

FlamMap

IFTDSS

Job description

Dudek is seeking an experienced professional to join our fire protection planning team in California. You will evaluate wildfire hazards, develop mitigation plans, and collaborate with landowners and agencies to reduce risk.

Travel to project sites in the local region is expected, and familiarity with building and defensible space codes is desirable. As an employee-owned firm, we support electric utilities and generation projects to ensure compliance with applicable standards, laws, and