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Landscape Architect

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JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for all activities within the Landscape Architecture Department including research and design development, written correspondence, reports, presentation materials, final construction documentation and field work.

CHARACTERISTICS: 

  • Broad knowledge of design principals and skills
  • Strong design and graphic skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively
  • Ability to develop and convey creative ideas and design solutions to other team members
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently to evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
  • Works on a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex features


RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Apply standard practices and techniques
  • Conduct research, planning and design tasks as assigned by supervisor or project manager
  • Prepare drawings, renderings and exhibits using hand sketches and computer rendering techniques
  • Prepare construction drawings using AutoCAD and Civil3D
  • Assist in preparing with technical specifications
  • Assist with public engagement activities including project presentations and meeting facilitation
  • Conduct construction site observation visits, develop punch lists and photograph records
  • Assist with preparation of final reports
  • Assist in business development and seek opportunities with Senior Landscape Architect / Project Manager
  • Interact with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others
  • Maintain licensure by seeking out educational and professional opportunities for licensure credits
  • Attend project meetings and presents specific aspects of landscape architecture assignments


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
  • Multi-discipline office experience a plus
  • Bring creative energy and enthusiasm
  • Strong work ethic with exceptional self-motivation
  • Registered Landscape Architect
  • Proficiency in site layout, grading, planting design and construction details
  • Excellent design skills familiar using hand sketching, scanning, Photoshop and AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office products
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Strong graphics and rendering skills to develop presentation boards and marketing graphics
  • Strong Civil3D production and LandFX
  • Experience with visualizing using Civil3D a plus
  • AutoCAD, LandFX, Sketch-Up and Vray Rendering or other rendering software a plus
  • MicroStation experience a bonus
  • Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
  • The Landscape Architect department wants to move towards Lumion 3D imaging
  • Strong knowledge of local and native plant communities
  • Experiences in environmental design, green infrastructure, native plant communities, park and recreation design, trail design, urban planning design and streetscape design
  • 5-10+ years in a professional Landscape Architecture office experience, Engineers office and project management
 
 
 

The information contained in this document is not intended to be a complete inventory of the job’s duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Rather, it is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected to be performed by employees assigned to this job title.

 
About Taliaferro & Browne

Taliaferro & Browne (T&B) is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary professional services firm and trusted partner in civil & structural engineering, landscape architecture, survey, and inspection. For over 50 years, our mission has been to exceed our clients’ and communities’ expectations by providing strategic solutions with expertise, integrity, responsiveness, and collaborative relationships. We take pride in playing our part in strengthening urban connectivity and improving the overall quality of life. How do we do it? It’s simple: our people are invested, our partnerships are valued, and our projects are proven.

At T&B, our people lay the foundation for positive change. Our ecosystem is comprised of talented individuals that are passionate, dedicated, and driven towards impacting change. We support them by providing a healthy yet flexible work environment, strong resources that promotes professional development and growth, comprehensive insurance coverages, and competitive wages. Not to mention on-going bonuses and rewards programs. T&B is not a place to just work. It is a place to thrive in an environment where your career happiness matters!

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement Taliaferro & Browne is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability, marital status, veteran status, status as an active military service member, genetic information, medical condition, gender expression, or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by Federal, state or local law. As Employees, you must deal with individuals outside the Company on a non-discriminatory basis.

As a minority-owned firm, we believe that diversity is important to the success of the company. We seek to recruit and retain a talented and diverse group of employees. Decisions regarding recruiting, hiring and promotions are made on the basis of individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position. Likewise, the administration of other human resources matters such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in-force, recall, training, education and social/recreational programs are free from any discriminatory practices.
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