Landscape Architect - Entry Level

Overview

Forge ahead with WSB! WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration and forward-thinking ideas. We’ve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

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:

• 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 Auto Turn 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.
• Sketch Up:
  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.

• 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…