Landscape Designer II

Mark Thomas has an immediate opening for a Landscape Designer II to join the Landscape Architecture and Urban Design team! The role of the Landscape Designer II is to perform project tasks that contribute to the completion of a landscape architectural project or a landscape architectural component of an engineering project. General responsibilities include a variety of tasks towards the preparation of plans, construction documents, drawings, exhibits, models, renderings, reports, and estimates.

• Completes work tasks and assignments on time and within budget parameters as determined by Project Manager or Division Manager
• Prepares project plans and drawings, other graphical presentations & models, documents for bid packages, estimates and quantities, as assigned and directed
• Supports preparations for proposals and presentations to potential and existing clients including presentational graphics, preliminary designs, and details
• Provides technical and field support during construction phase as necessary
• Demonstrates an understanding of and an ability to manipulate field survey data
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of a current engineering software and follows drafting and file naming standards
• Conveys technical information utilizing clear verbal and written skills
• Supports landscape architects and supervising project manager in the completion of projects within scope, budget, and schedule
• Demonstrates a dedication to the organization and the profession through participation in training activities & professional organizations/networking

• BLA from an accredited program in landscape architecture, MS in engineering a plus
• 2-5+ years progressive experience
• Actively preparing for licensure in the State of California
• Working knowledge of MS Office and AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
• Hand graphic skills and irrigation design knowledge preferred
• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal skills
• Ability to work & collaborate in a team environment
• Possesses a positive attitude and desire to learn
• Candidates will need to submit 4-5 pages of work samples with a description of their role in a project.

• Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match
• Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
• Budgeted time for training and career development
• Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments
• The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The successful candidate selected for hire will need to submit to a background check due to client relationship responsibilities and interactions required for this position following the extension of a conditional offer.

Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Mark Thomas welcomes all.