Intermediate Landscape Designer

Description

• Producing designs and preparing project graphics using hand and computer drawing and rendering techniques.
• Supporting design teams with site analysis, concept design, production of construction documents, project presentation graphics, and construction administration efforts.
• Develop technical designs and drawings across a range of project scales from less than one acre to hundreds of acres in size.
• Maintaining a sense of excitement to be involved in projects such as, but not limited to, urban design, education, healthcare, master planned communities, landscape restoration, recreation and sport facilities, etc.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Revit software packages is not required but considered an asset.
• Working knowledge of Civil3D, LandFX, and Bluebeam
• A degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university, or a diploma from a technical college focused on landscape architecture, or a combination of related education and experience.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the landscape design and construction standards, as well as best practices, required by local approval authorities.
• 6 to 8 years of direct professional experience, in a landscape architecture practice
• Project management skills required include, project planning, proposal response/scope of work definition, and project financial oversight
• Ability to utilize rendering and modeling software such as Sketchup, Rhino, Lumion, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work with on various projects that require teamwork and close collaboration, as you may be working on multiple teams on multiple projects in a dynamic work environment
• Proficiency with AutoCad
• Design skills required include technical design layout, grading, planting and detailing of design projects of all sizes. Irrigation design knowledge is not required, but considered an asset.
• Balance multiple priorities and deadlines, demonstrating excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, proactive creativity, and innovation.
• Solid graphic and digital design and documentation skills.
• Skilled in the Adobe suite of graphic software (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)
• Knowledge that projects require different soft and technical skills depending on the typology of the work.
• Certified Irrigation Designer (CID) not required, but considered an asset for potential team members
• Willingness to work in a virtual environment to support projects across North America as well as international project opportunities.
• This role requires collaborative work with our planning, engineering and architecture colleagues and a close working relationship with the various members of the landscape architecture team, including our landscape designers, graphic designers, senior landscape architects and landscape field services team members.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Current licensure as a Landscape Architect is preferred, but not required for candidates.
• Work towards leading and managing projects, communicating directly with clients and supporting projects from concept through construction.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance