Landscape Architect - Entry Level

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Due to the growth and increasing diversity of project types, WSB is seeking to hire an emerging professional landscape architect/designer focused on execution of work. Our team has envisioned the ideal candidate possessing the following strengths and attributes to be successful:

You will work collaboratively as part of a team to design a variety of public spaces, commercial developments and other types of projects. This will include participating in meetings, both virtually and in person, in the office, at project sites and public presentation occurrences.

What You Will Do:

• Autodesk CAD Software: Capable in preparing site layout plans, grading plans and construction details. Experience creating surfaces for grading with Civil 3D and additional tools such as AutoTurn and Land FX would be a plus but not mandatory. Learning, understanding and applying company CAD standards and processes and overall plan production acumen is highly desirable.
• Microsoft Office: Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Adobe Creative Suite: Utilizing programs such as Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator to prepare visualizations, vector art and report writing is desired.
• SketchUp: For exploring design solutions and developing visualizations to communicate design intent to the client.
• D5 (or Lumion): For the preparation of high-quality graphic visualizations, both static and dynamic.
  
  

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited Landscape Architecture school
• Professional experience in the industry and licensure is not required
• Spatial Design Skills: Ability to create and explore different concepts of design based on a design program. Concepts will include 2D layout and spatial standards, incorporation of 3D (vertical) design through technical and aesthetic grading, and use of plant material for visual interest, and function. Exploration of solutions through both hand and computer-based tools
• Communication Skills: Written, verbal and graphic (hand drawn and digital) communication are important for this position
• Planning Skills: Development of site-specific or small area plans that consider land use patterns, placemaking, and economic vitality
• Site Layout Plans: Preparation of site layout plans utilizing industry-standard dimensioning and scaling
• Grading and Drainage Plans: Ability to develop grading plans with project manager oversight and demonstrated ability to grow these skills
• Planting Plans: Preparation of planting plans consisting of regionally appropriate plant materials, researching ordinances and codes and meeting those requirements through the planting plan
• Detailing: Exploration of design details for construction
• Irrigation Plans: Preparation of irrigation plans is not a core competency, but candidates with this expertise will be considered a plus
• Technical Specifications: This position does not require existing expertise in technical specification writing, but any experience with specifications will be considered a plus
• Preparation of Opinions of Probable Cost: WSB has a construction cost estimating group, however, there will be projects where the position will require preparing quantity take-offs and researching unit pricing for projects
• Adaptability: This position will require working with several different project managers and project teams. The ability to learn and adjust to different methodologies and design approaches is common in this position.
• Focus: This position requires effective time management skills to execute work on several different projects simultaneously
• Learner/Curiosity: Design is a process and acknowledgment that more than one approach can solve the problem. The successful candidate must have the confidence to ask questions for clarification and research potential solutions
• Responsibility: Demonstration of commitment to company values, attention to business goals and group initiatives. Articulation of personal goals and tracking implementation
• While travel is not anticipated frequently, the successful candidate may be required to drive or travel to different regions within the state on occasion across the country depending on project needs
  
  

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. Our dedicated staff improves the way people engage with communities, transportation, infrastructure, energy and our environment. We offer services in a wide range of complementary areas that seamlessly integrate planning, design and implementation. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full-Time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part-time employees can participate in the 401(k) plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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