PLUSEN Landscape Architects

Catonsville, MD

Posted 8/1/21

Landscape Architect/Designer (0-4 years’ experience)

Project Manager/ Landscape Architect (with 5-8+ years’ experience)

PLUSEN LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS is an award winning, detailed-oriented, boutique sized firm with a diverse and encompassing portfolio.  Our project types feature retail, institutional, community amenities and high-end residential projects.  Our work features innovative approaches to integrating technical requirements with artistic solutions.

Candidates with 0-4 years must be able to work within a team in a fast-paced collaborative environment. Candidates should have a BLA or MLA or other office experience.  Applicants should have a substantial experience in AutoCad, photoshop, sketch-up Lumion, and desktop publishing software.  Plant knowledge experience, strong hand graphics, and communication skills are expected of the position.  Candidates will be instrumental in all parts of the design process from schematic presentations to technical construction documents.

Candidates with 5-8+ years will be positioned as a project manager and must be well organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should have a BLA or  MLA with proven work experience (5 years professional experience min.).  Experience in AutoCad (4+ yrs) is a must, as creating construction drawings sets is an integral part of this position.  The Project Manager/Landscape Architect should have experience with Photoshop, Sketch-up and Lumion. Candidates should also be able to efficiently utilize desktop publishing  software such as InDesign for the creation of presentation and marketing graphics.

Plusen Landscape Architects office is located in the heart of Catonsville Maryland and serves Washington DC, Northern VA, Baltimore and Annapolis.   Benefits include insurance stipend, paid holidays, PTO, and a voluntary 401k with matching contributions.

Plusen Landscape Architects values a work-life balance and offers schedule flexibility with the ability to work a hybrid remote/in-office schedule (after probationary period).

Requirements:

Please submit cover letter, resume and work samples in a pdf format (up to 10 mb)  via email to info@plusen.com.  Indicate in the subject line 0-4 year candidate or 5-8+)

Fyffe Landscape Architecture

Arlington, VA

Posted 7/15/21

Assistant Landscape Architect

Full-time or Part-time position / hours negotiable

Salary commensurate with skillset and experience, starting at $25/hr.

About Us:  FLA specializes in high end residential design, finding innovative solutions to everyday lifestyles. Using natural resources and sustainable concepts, we’ve transformed subdivision configurations, entrance features, commercial streetscapes, horse farms, and roof gardens.

We are looking for an assistant to join our small business to help us grow. The ideal candidate will be someone who is enthusiastic about garden design, excited to contribute new and creative ideas for our clients and for the growth of our business. Ideal candidates are highly motivated and creative individuals who are willing to learn in a small business environment, bring improved organization to a growing business, and are interested in gaining access to all aspects of a landscape architecture business that specializes in high-end gardens.

Primary responsibilities:

This role is a generalist role that will be involved in all aspects of the landscape architect business

Work alongside the business owner to manage business operations, proposals, and client interaction

Promote positive work atmosphere and bring creative ideas and energy to the table.

Contribute to digital marketing / social media content for the business.

Minimum requirements:

• Technical skills: AutoCAD, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SketchUp, graphic design
• Design and landscape business experience or relevant education

Preferred requirements:

• Business management skills and experience
• Hand drawing capabilities
• Photoshop skills
• Social media skills to include Instagram, Houzz, twitter, Pinterest and Facebook

How to contact: Interested, qualified candidates may send a resume and cover letter to susanne@fyffela.com.  Candidates may follow up with a phone call.

Bradley Site Design

Washington, DC

Posted 06/25/21

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

Bradley Site Design is welcoming applications from enthusiastic and dedicated professionals with several years of experience to join our team on the Georgetown Waterfront in Washington, DC. We’re looking for a highly organized, self-motivated designer who shares our community-driven mission and our commitment to equity; furthermore, we’re looking for a dynamic team player that has the experiential knowledge to support project managers on projects of varying types and scales. The position is a full-time salaried post with an extensive benefits package. The role requires a high level of technical expertise in producing project documents from concept analysis to construction documents all the way through construction administration; additionally, this role will be integral in the quality assurance / quality control process. Stakeholder engagement, intensive site analysis, outcome evaluation, and coordination with clients / contractors / design partners are among the other primary tasks for which the candidate will be responsible. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp is expected, and additional software capacity in terms of graphics production is preferred. Interdisciplinary knowledge of other site specialties such as civil engineering, arborist services, land surveying, etc is also preferred. As always, the capacity to communicate and collaborate effectively and efficiently via various coordination mediums is essential to this role. Ideal candidates will be preparing to become registered or will already be registered. Most importantly, we expect that every member of our team brings who they are to work every day – the Bradley Team is a close-knit group that fuels each other and we are excited to welcome designers from all walks of life.

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

 

Landscape Designer I (2-3 Years’ Experience)

Bradley Site Design is welcoming applications from enthusiastic and dedicated professionals with a few years of experience to join our team on the Georgetown Waterfront in Washington, DC. We’re looking for a highly organized designer who shares our community-driven mission and our commitment to equity and is eager to build their knowledge base. The position is a full-time salaried post with an extensive benefits package. The role requires a strong working knowledge of project process and production methods. Candidates can expect to assist project teams in site analysis, document production, design team coordination, site visits, and project closeout. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and SketchUp is expected, and additional software capacity in terms of graphics production is preferred. As always, the capacity to communicate and collaborate effectively and efficiently via various coordination mediums is essential to this role. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a minimum of a couple years of production experience and is open to growth-oriented feedback. Most importantly, we expect that every member of our team brings who they are to work every day – the Bradley Team is a close-knit group that fuels each other and we are excited to welcome designers from all walks of life.

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

Ayers Saint Gross

Baltimore, MD & Washington, DC

Posted 6/14/21

Ayers Saint Gross (ASG) is hiring for all levels, in all departments, at both locations.  Click here for details.

HOK

Landscape / Planning Design Professional (1-2 years’ experience)

Washington, DC

Posted 6/14/21

HOK’s landscape architects design environments that connect people to each other and to the natural world. For projects ranging from half an acre to millions of acres and spanning urban and suburban sites, our landscape architects blend imaginative design gestures with natural ecosystems to create spaces that live in harmony with their surroundings. Using biophilia to inform our landscape solutions, we look to the “genius of the place”—the native species, ecologies and cultures—for inspiration, performance measures and time-tested resiliency strategies.

As a Landscape Design Professional, you will be responsible for working with the project team to assist overall efforts of completing various project phases.

Details and application here.

Campion Hruby

Staff Designer,Project Manager, and Senior Project Manager

Annapolis, MD

Posted 5/28/21

Campion Hruby Landscape Architects is looking for 3 people to join their team and help the studio bring well-crafted gardens, conservation planning, and urban design to its clients.  Great design comes from team involvement. Because of our holistic office approach, the new employees will jump into all phases of the design process.

The details for each of the 3 positions can be found by clicking on the links in the position titles at the top of this listing.

LAI is Hiring (Entry Level  –  4 years)

Washington, DC

Posted 4_29_21

Lee and Associates, Inc.(Lai) is a design-driven studio comprised of enthusiastic landscape architects, planners and urban designers located in the center of Washington, D.C., right next door to the ASLA HQ. Our 34 years of award winning local and global work consists of a variety of project types and clients.  The scale of our commissions ranges from the smallest of courtyards to masterplans for new towns/cities.

We are seeking highly motivated and creative individuals with multiple levels of experience.

Solid presentation and graphic production skills, and the desire and ability to collaborate within the studio and with our multi-disciplinary partners are essential.   Individuals who will share our firm’s enthusiasm for our projects, promote positive work atmosphere and bring creative ideas and energy to our studio.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and find the diversity of our studio strengthens our work.

Send resume, cover letter and portfolio in single PDF (maximum of 6MB) to bshon@leeandassociatesinc.com   No calls or links to websites please.

Salary is Based on experience.

Requirements:

* Professional degree in Landscape Architecture (MLA,  BA or BS).

* Assist with production of renderings, 3D Models and construction documents.

* Strong written, oral, and graphic communication skills

* Commitment to design excellence

* High proficiency in AutoCad

* High proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop and other Adobe applications

* Proficiency in Sketch Up (other 3D applications a plus.)

Other Preferred Skills, Not required but may need to learn:

* Microstation, Rhino & Revit

*Construction Administration experience with multi-discipline projects.

Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect

5+ Years’ Experience

Unknown Studio

Baltimore, MD

Posted 04_19_21

Closes 05/1/21

Us:

Unknown Studio is a mission-driven practice for landscape architecture and urban design based in Baltimore, MD. We are dedicated to creating spaces that inspire dialogue, stewardship and awaken human connectedness. Within our culture and our team, we celebrate generosity, curiosity, patience, and precision in our everyday practice. As we grow our team, we remain dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive culture for collaboration and creativity. Working within a majority Black city, dismantling racism in our profession and our city is an active focus of our everyday work.

Currently our studio is engaged in a variety of cultural and public projects at all scales, including: The Framework Plan for the Land and Garden Preserve on Mount Desert Island, Maine; The Vision Plan for Druid Hill Lake, 100-acres within the U.S.’s third oldest public park; Roland Water Tower Park, a pocket park in historic north Baltimore; Broadway East Greenprint, a community-led planning project revitalizing vacant spaces in East Baltimore, and the Kennett Greenway, an ecologically planned trail network connecting open spaces and diverse communities in rural southeast Pennsylvania.

You:

Unknown Studio is seeking a mid-level to senior level landscape architect or landscape designer. This individual will collaborate with the team on large-scale public space and cultural projects, in addition to smaller scale gardens and parks that are heading into construction documents.

This position requires:

• A love of landscape architecture
• Five years of professional landscape architecture experience
• Professional degree in landscape architecture (BLA or MLA)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Design and graphic skills (Rhino, AutoCAD, Adobe suite required)
• Project Management Experience (master planning and design documentation)
• Client Management / Presentation experience
• A collaborative spirit and ability to mentor and dialogue
• Proactive work ethic supportive of the entire team

Submission requirements to include the following:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Two professional references no more than five years old, with contact information
• Digital portfolio with work samples including at least one example of document set work and one example of 3D modeling skillset. Please include a brief description of the project, your role, and tools used.

Please submit digital copies only, PDF format at 20 MB or less. Email the applications and portfolio materials to: jobs@unknownstudio.la

Landscape Designer

Volkert

Springfield, VA

Posted 04_15_21

Volkert, a Top 100 design firm (#87, ENR), is engineering the future of infrastructure in Transportation, Energy, Water, and Environment. Volkert is searching for a Landscape Designer to join our Mid-Atlantic Region and work in our Springfield, VA office. We are a national engineering firm, designing the future of transportation, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. The landscape architecture / urban design studio has become an instrumental part of Volkert’s success. It is headed by Oliver Boehm, PLA, ASLA, ENV-SP supporting all of Volkert’s business lines, as well as leading its own projects.

The successful applicant needs to be creative and have a diverse range of graphic skills that include freehand sketching and computer aided rendering. This person will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of design projects and support the business development efforts for the Mid-Atlantic Region, as well as the rest of the company. Our work includes small to large-scale projects such as streetscapes and urban plazas, parks and playgrounds, campus and transportation related projects. See our website at https://volkert.com/ and focus on “Urban Development and Site Engineering”, as well as “Roads and Highways” under the “Markets” tab.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare presentation packages using 3D modeling, graphic design, and desktop publishing software.
• Conduct research and prepare site reviews and analyses.
• Prepare construction documents using AutoCad and/or Microstation.
• Participate in project meetings and construction administration.
• Support marketing and business development efforts in development graphics and web-based communication.

Requirements:
• B.S. or M.S. in Landscape Architecture
• 1-3 years in a professional design firm
• Organized, detail oriented, and exhibits a willingness to learn. .
• The successful candidate needs to demonstrate design ability, creative thinking, and technical proficiency
• Working knowledge of CAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite is required
• Interest in becoming licensed, and knowledge of LEED and ENVISION principles are also preferred.
• Must have the ability to immediately work in the United States on a full-time permanent basis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivating to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment

Job Contact information:

Please send electronic resume AND portfolio (pdf preferred) to oliver.boehm@volkert.com.

No phone calls please.

Senior Designer, Sustainable Landscape Design

EYP

Washington, DC (and other locations)

Posted 04_12_21

As part of a project team, the Senior Designer provides creative input to project design, maintains the creative direction throughout all phases of a project, and collaborates on and supports business development and marketing efforts. The incumbent will work alongside landscape design consultants and will collaborate with our design teams to provide project expertise, creative solutions and sustainable accountability while also helping the firm win exciting new work.

Details and link to apply here.

Landscape Architect (2-6 years’ experience)

ParkerRodriguez

Alexandria, VA

Posted 04_6_21

ParkerRodriguez is an award-winning, boutique sized landscape architecture design firm with an incredibly diverse and encompassing portfolio. Our projects include high-rise multi-family, mixed-use development, urban design and infill, institutional, streetscape, and large-scale community master plans. Our work features innovative hardscape and landscape design solutions that integrate program, technical challenges, and project complexities seamlessly into the landscape design include green infrastructure techniques knitted within the design. Our team is a highly motivated collective of design professionals that are dedicated to all aspects of our work.

Candidates should possess strong design skills and enjoy working as an integral part of a design team. Applicants should have substantial experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft programs, and graphic programs including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, and Lumion. We use CAD as an integral part of the design process from initial 3D concept modeling in conjunction with SketchUp and Revit to the preparation of construction documents. Experience required: 2 – 6 years

A Bachelors or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university is preferred.

Salaries are commensurate with experience. Benefits include 401K, profit sharing, bonuses, health and dental insurance, and a contemporary, open studio environment overlooking the Potomac River in Historic Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.

Please submit your resume and portfolio (8 MB limit) to parod@parkerrodriguez.com. No phone calls please.

Stormwater Project Manager

City of Alexandria

Alexandria, VA

Posted 04_1_21

Overview 
Are you an experienced project manager who is versed in the design of flood mitigation practices? Does making a direct impact on urban flood mitigation and control excite you? If so, you are encouraged to apply to the City’s new Stormwater Project Manager position in our Department of Project Implementation (DPI). The Stormwater Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the design and construction of moderate complexity/risk capital infrastructure projects.  The employee will manage municipal infrastructure projects that may include, flood mitigation, stormwater and water quality improvements, sanitary sewer infrastructure, flood mitigation, roadway improvements, transit projects, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, and parks and recreation facilities. The employee will be part of the Flood Mitigation Program team.  The program team will be comprised of staff from Department of Project Implementation and Transportation & Environmental Services Department.

The Ideal Candidate
In order to minimally qualify for the position all applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Landscape Architecture; seven (7) years of related experience in a position as a Professional Engineer or Landscape Architect of which, three (3) years as a project manager; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer or Landscape Architect in the Commonwealth of Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia registration by reciprocity.

In order to be considered an ideal candidate applicants must possess all the above as well as, fifteen (15) years of experience as a Civil Engineer/Landscape Architect of which five (5) years are as a project manager for design and construction of capital projects; certification as PMP or CCM.

More requirements and details, as well as the application link, here.

Open Rank – Assistant/Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture Program

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Practice – Visiting

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Posted 03_31_21

Virginia Tech has 2 positions listed.

Assistant/Associate Professor: The Landscape Architecture Program is looking for a faculty member who is an emerging or established leader in green and blue infrastructure and design for environmental resilience (including watershed sensitive design, sustainability, and environmental landscape performance). This position, based on the main campus in Blacksburg, includes teaching, service, and research, and is based upon an academic year (9-month) calendar. We welcome applications for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level based on experience.  Full details and applicant portal here.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice or Visiting Associate Professor of Practice in the Landscape Architecture Program in the School of Architecture + Design to commence on August 10, 2021, or as soon as possible thereafter.  Appointment will be made on a one-academic year (9 month) fixed-term basis, with the possibility of a one-year renewal. This position enables emerging designers and scholars, or experienced  professionals to spend up to two years immersed in the creative community of the Landscape Architecture Program and School of Architecture + Design on the main campus in Blacksburg.  Full details and applicant portal here.

Landscape Architect I/II

Timmons Group

Ashburn, VA or Washington, DC

Posted 03_30_21

Timmons Group is a multi-disciplined engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News. With more than a dozen offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record’s (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms in the country, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and helping our clients achieve their vision resulting in shared success.

We are currently seeking an entry level Landscape Architect I/II to join our Washington DC and/or Ashburn, VA office location.  Ideally, this position would spend a few days at each location with flexibility to work remotely some also.

Our award-winning landscape architecture and land planning studio offers an extensive range of consulting and design support to urban, commercial, parks and recreation, economic development, environmental, transportation, residential and government clients across multiple markets.  Applicants should be creative, open-minded, collaborative and motivated and possess strong design, graphic, and written communication skills.

Bachelor or Masters’ Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program is preferred, but a non-accredited degree in Landscape Architecture and 2-5 years of experience may be considered.

**Please include a resume and portfolio/sample of work when submitting an application.**

Full details and application link here.

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.

Senior Landscape Architect (6 or more Years of Experience)

Rhodeside & Harwell

Alexandria, VA

Posted 1/12/20

Rhodeside & Harwell is seeking new staff to join our award-winning team of landscape architects, urban designers, and planners.  Our work includes public urban plazas, streetscapes, parks and open space design, community revitalization, diplomatic and educational campus design, and historic preservation.  We work locally, nationally and internationally with both public and private sector clients. Our office of 30 people is located in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria. We also have a small studio in Manhattan to serve our NY area projects.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Must have Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Landscape Architecture and 6 or more years of recent experience in a professional design office.
• Must be a licensed Landscape Architect or in the process to become licensed.
• Must demonstrate strong skills in design, construction document preparation, project management, communication, and construction administration.
• The ideal candidate must be passionate about creating high-quality urban environments and care about the details of a project.

WHAT YOU WILL DO ONCE YOU ARE HERE:

• Collaborate with internal design teams working on a wide range of urban-focused projects.
• Manage projects through the development of design and preparation of construction document packages.
• Be a part of a dynamic office that is committed to invest in continued education, mentorship, and your professional development.
• Work with landscape architects, urban designers, urban planners, transportation planners, preservation specialists, horticulture experts, and construction managers in multi-disciplinary teams.

Interested candidates should email their resume and work samples, including at least one example of construction documents to:

Kevin Fisher | Kevinf@rhiplaces.com

Drew Taylor | Drewt@rhiplaces.com

Becky May | RebeccaM@rhiplaces.com