Planner or Landscape Architect (1-3 Years of Experience)

VIKA Maryland

Germantown, Maryland

Posted 12/30/20

VIKA Maryland, LLC is seeking an entry-level Land Planner or Landscape Architect to join our staff in the Germantown, Maryland office. The successful candidate should have a degree in planning or landscape architecture with a focus on urban design, entitlement, and mixed-use environments.

Our office provides planning, design, and engineering services to developers and municipalities in Maryland, focusing on Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. We strive to integrate the expertise of our various professions and other consultants and expect a well-rounded understanding of how the built environment is constructed. Most of our work is infill, TOD, and urban redevelopment.  While our foundation is in entitlement work, we are building our design portfolio with a focus on placemaking, smart growth, and sustainable design principles. Thus, a desire to create environments that people take ownership of and pride in is essential.  To help us continue this growth, the successful candidate must have the ability to manage multiple projects, and coordinate with other disciplines within, and outside of the organization.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or Landscape Architecture

Technical Requirements:

• Education and Exposure to urban design and mixed-use environments.
• Familiarity with regulatory codes and entitlement processes.
• Software proficiency: AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp is required.
• Basic understanding of plant material, grading and drainage, and construction materials.
• Hand graphics skills are a plus.

Professional Requirements:

• Licensure is not necessary, but an anticipated part of your career development.
• To be considered for this position we may request work examples and references.

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter via email to mdemployment@vika.com with “Planner/LA Architect” in the subject line.

Planner & Landscape Architect (3-5 Years of Experience)

VIKA Maryland

Germantown, MD

Posted 12/30/20

VIKA Maryland, LLC is seeking an experienced Land Planner or Landscape Architect to join our staff in the Germantown, Maryland office. The successful candidate should have a degree in planning or landscape architecture with a portfolio documenting a range of planning, design and construction detailing experience.

Our office provides planning, design, and engineering services to developers and municipalities in Maryland, focusing on Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. We strive to integrate the expertise of our various professions and other consultants and expect a well-rounded understanding of how the built environment is constructed. Most of our work is infill, TOD, and urban redevelopment.  While our foundation is in entitlement work, we are building our design portfolio with a focus on placemaking, smart growth, and sustainable design principles; a desire to create environments that people take ownership of and pride in is essential.  To help us continue this growth, the successful candidate must have the ability to manage multiple projects, and coordinate with other disciplines within, and outside of the organization.

Minimum Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning or Landscape Architecture

Technical Requirements:

• Experience in entitlement work.
• Experience in plan production.
• Software proficiency: AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp is required. Civil 3D is preferred.
• Basic understanding of plant material, grading and drainage, and construction materials.
• Hand graphics skills are a plus.

Professional Requirements:

• Licensure is not necessary, but an anticipated part of your career development.
• To be considered for this position we need to see your work examples.

For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter via email to mdemployment@vika.com with “Planner/LA Architect” in the subject line.

We currently offer great benefits that include medical, dental, 401k plan, generous tuition reimbursement and a professional development program. Our recruitment program brings new leaders into the company, while our professional development commitment encourages them to grow with us. VIKA Maryland, LLC provides a team-oriented environment, where staff members benefit from a comprehensive learning environment and many opportunities for advancement.  VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, age, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

DEADLINE: January 29, 5pmET
Request for Qualifications:
Landscape Architect/Designer for Wangari Gardens and Park Enhancement Project

The Wangari Gardens Board and community of gardeners seeks a qualified and creative local landscape architect, designer, or sustainable design team to work with the non-profit organization and neighborhood stakeholders to design an Open Space Master Plan and create a Plans, Specs, and Estimates set that captures and synthesizes desired improvements to the park and community garden.

With a mission inspired by a passion for community involvement and Professor Wangari Maathai’s legacy, they are building a park to benefit everyone.

Supported by funding through a Pepco Sustainable Communities grant to develop an Open Space Master Plan for Wangari Gardens, as well as grant funding from Nature Sacred, they seek design support to help us finalize a vision for the future of this green space – an urban oasis in our neighborhood.

Budget: $17,000

All information and application link can be found here.

Landscape Designer/Architect (4-6 Years’ Experience)

Bradley Site Design

Washington, DC

Posted 9/16/20

Bradley Site Design is welcoming applications from enthusiastic and dedicated professionals to join our team on the Georgetown Waterfront in Washington, DC. We’re looking for a highly organized, self-motivated professional who shares our community-driven mission and our commitment to excellence.

The position is a full-time salaried post. You would join a talented, close-knit group of designers who work hard, support each other and enjoy field trips and social outings as a team. Projects include educational campuses, community redevelopment, and public spaces in the private sector, and institutional work in the public sector. BSD applies a unique approach to its work, using curriculum integration techniques in its schools and design metrics to evaluate triple bottom line outcomes for all projects.

Responsibilities include production leadership and support for project management from contract administration through close-out for projects of all scales. A high level of technical expertise, attention to detail and a collaborative work approach are required. Tasks include design and production, stakeholder engagement, intensive site analysis, construction administration, outcome evaluation, and collaboration with clients, contractors and multidiscipline design teams.

What We Prefer:

• Professional landscape architecture registration
• Exceptional hand and/or computer graphics
• Proven public speaking abilities
• Experience with client management

What We Require:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Landscape Architecture program
• 4+ years of high-quality professional experience
• Highly proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office
• Highly proficient in technical detailing of landscape architecture elements
• Strong knowledge of native plant species, especially those of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
• Excellent organization, communication, and management skills
• Commitment to environmental equity, innovation, health and wellbeing
• Interest in working in a growing, mission-driven firm
• Proactive self-starter with a positive attitude

What You Can Expect:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous paid leave policy
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Flexible hours and telecommuting options
• Professional development opportunities and in-house sabbatical research program
• Work-life balance

To Apply: Please email cover letter, résumé, and portfolio as a single file .pdf attachment to Chris Papp at cpapp@bradleysitedesign.com with the subject heading Landscape Architect/Designer Position.

To learn more about Bradley Site Design please visit our website at www.bradleysitedesign.com.

Fyffe Landscape Architecture

Assistant

Posted 8/31/20

Fyffe Landscape Architecture seeks a qualified, organized and experienced person in auto cadd, excel, power point and sketch up.  Also proficient and capable in design and planting skills.  Hours are negotiable.  Please contact Susanne Fyffe at 703-966-2702 or susanne@fyffela.com.

Mid-Level Designer/Landscape Architect

Arentz Landscape Architects

Washington, DC or Warrenton, VA

Posted 7_17_20

Description:

Arentz Landscape Architects, a small boutique landscape architecture firm, is seeking a talented and motivated Mid-level Designer/Landscape Architect. Our practice is 90% high-end residential with the occasional institutional project including niche hotels, private schools, and museums. We practice across a broad spectrum of scales from large rural estates to small urban gardens developing big picture relationships and intensely focusing on the execution of the finer details. ALA has developed a consistent body of award-winning work based on the philosophy that the creation of place is critical to the outcome of a project and achieved through an understanding of scale, proportion, and context to develop projects that fit their environment. Underlying all of our work is the acknowledgement that each project is unique, and an appropriate response is one that carefully integrates client values with layers of culture, history, and materials. Our projects are primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region with a D.C., Maryland, and Virginia focus. However, we frequently have projects outside of the region and occasionally abroad.

Interested persons should demonstrate strong design and graphic skills including hand drawing. Candidates should be creative, efficient, adaptable to changing schedules and priorities and be comfortable working both collaboratively and independently. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with attention to detail and will be expected to think critically to develop projects from design conception through construction.

Our offices are located in Old Town Warrenton, Virginia among the foothills of the Blue Ridge and at Dupont Circle, Washington, DC.

Experience:  

Qualified candidates must have at least three years of experience in a professional setting and an undergraduate or graduate degree in Landscape Architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to and collaborate on the development of conceptual design presentations.
• Develop, organize, and present detailed design and construction packages.
• Research and explore design solutions.
• Coordinating with other disciplines and government agencies.
• Coordinating with and directing contractors and trades for project construction.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Proven superior people, project management, and organizational skills.
• Construction documentation, specification, and construction observation experience on highly detailed projects.
• Strong hardscape and plant knowledge.
• Proven track record of successful collaborations with design team members.
• Attention to detail, ability to self-edit and commitment to accuracy.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation, Adobe Photoshop, and Sketchup.
• Regional familiarity.

Salary commensurate with work experience and skill set.

Email resume, portfolio, and reference information to: Sandi Olsen, accounting@arentzdc.com.

Request for Proposal
Exploring Innovative Funding Mechanisms to Support Installation of Green Stormwater Infrastructure on Faith-Owned Property

Posted 6_19_20

Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake (IPC) is a growing non-profit that is mobilizing faith communities throughout Maryland to restore the Chesapeake.  Click here for the full RFP.

Landscape Designer – Landscape Architect – Project Manager

Gustafson Guthrie Nichol (GGN)

Seattle and Washington, DC

Posted 2_27_20

Seattle and Washington, DC

GGN is busy working on many exciting projects, and we are seeking people with a passion for design, problem solving, and discovery to join us.

We are looking for design professionals with proven office experience who have managed a minimum of 3 projects and/or who have managed a minimum of 3 technical document sets. Please highlight any project management experience, and/or background in leading/strategizing technical document sets, and/or planting design, documentation, and installation experience. Candidates should demonstrate their skills and experiences in project leadership, as well as show their direct involvement in developing and coordinating document sets, technical detailing, and specification preparation.

We are looking for people who have the drive and the ability to contribute in a collaborative design environment, have strong communication skills, and demonstrate how they use drawing as a tool to problem solve. Experience with software such as AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), Rhino, and 3D modeling skills is required. Foreign language skills are not required, but fluency in Japanese, Korean, and other languages is of interest, so please highlight if relevant.

We want to know how your personal and professional experience has shaped your perspective and how you can contribute to our team. Please email application materials to the attention of Grant Stewart at Jobs@ggnltd.com. Include a letter of interest, resume, references, and portfolio/work samples in PDF format (7MB maximum). In your cover letter, please state any preference for a Seattle or Washington, DC workplace.

For more information about GGN: https://www.ggnltd.com/info.

Our firm is currently seeking an experienced landscape architect/designer. The ideal candidate is a creative, organized, selfstarter who is prepared to jump into a wide range of projects and tasks. This position offers a flexible work schedule with strong growth opportunities.

Required Skills: 

Strong experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and Sketch Up.

Solid technical knowledge of construction detailing, materials, grading and drainage.

Experience developing a design from the concept phase through construction documents.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate with clients, consultants, and contractors effectively.

Ambition to grow within our firm.

Education Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited landscape architecture program.

A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience working in a landscape architecture firm

Licensure is a plus, but not required.

Horticultural knowledge is a plus, but not required.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, but we are prepared to offer a compensation package well above the industry average for the best candidates in our region.

How to Apply: Please email a resume, portfolio, and salary requirements to office@jrichardsonla.com. All submissions will be kept confidential.

MID-LEVEL LANDSCAPE DESIGNER/ARCHITECT (3-7 years experience)

STUDIO39

Alexandria, VA

Posted 09_4_19

STUDIO39 is currently seeking a talented, self-motivated experienced designer to join our team! In this position, you will be responsible for managing master planning and site design of projects from schematic design construction documents; perform drafting and presentation exhibits for projects ranging from roof top amenities, streetscapes and urban plazas; and collaborate directly with other disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3 to 7 years of professional experience
• The ability and desire to work in a team environment with others on multiple projects.
• Experience managing all phases of work for a project, including construction documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to provide assistance to others with accurate production capabilities.
• Strong hand rendering skills and graphics capability utilizing SketchUp, InDesign, Photoshop, and AutoCAD (required).
• Land F/X experience is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of MS Office 365.
• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or Planning from an accredited program. MLA is a plus!
• Professional registration (PLA) is a plus but not required.
• Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K with 3% match, vacation and sick time and paid holidays.

Reply with cover letter including desired salary, resume and work samples/portfolio to careers@studio39.com.

STUDIO39

Alexandria, VA

Posted 08_30_19

STUDIO39 is currently seeking a talented, self-motivated entry level designer to join our team! In this position, you will be responsible for assisting project managers on master plans and site designs from schematic design to construction documents; perform drafting and presentation exhibits for projects ranging from roof top amenities, streetscapes and urban plazas; and collaborate directly with other disciplines.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Entry level to 3 years experience.
• The ability and desire to work in a team environment with others on multiple projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to provide assistance to others with accurate production capabilities.
• Strong hand rendering skills and graphics capability utilizing SketchUp, InDesign, Photoshop, and AutoCAD (required).
• Land F/X experience is preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of MS Office 365.
• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or Planning from an accredited program. MLA is a plus-
• Professional registration (PLA) is a plus but not required.
• Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K with 3% match, vacation and sick time and paid holidays.

Reply with cover letter including desired salary, resume and work samples/portfolio to careers@studio39.com.