Job Opening – Junior Landscape Architect

Njasla; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

An award-winning landscape architecture firm in Rutherford, NJ is seeking a Junior Landscape Architect. The role involves participating in all design phases, including existing conditions documentation and construction documentation. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Landscape Architecture and demonstrate strong abilities in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and 3D visualization tools. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and dedicated individuals are encouraged.
• Superior design abilities including design detailing and development.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Involved in all phases of the design process from pre/concept design to construction.
• Support the office team with site analysis and existing conditions documentation.
• Assist in construction documentation and during construction period services.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Cloud

3D Visualization Programs

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Rhino

Lumion

Job description

Job Opening – Junior Landscape Architect

OVERVIEW

MKW + Associates, LLC is an award‑winning firm dedicated to the practice of landscape architecture and urban design. For over six decades, MKW has been a leader in shaping environments throughout the New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area and beyond from our Rutherford, NJ office. Our successes are achieved through a partnership of creative thinking with our clients and our talented and dedicated staff. The endurance of our work is a testament to our philosophy: respect for the land, commitment to site‑sensitive design and responsiveness to the human need for environmental harmony. Our portfolio of work covers a breadth of project types including parks, plazas, waterfronts, university campuses, residential developments, green roofs, ecological trails, and children’s gardens. Please visit www.mkwla.com to find out more about us.

RESPONSIBILITIES

MKW is involved with all phases of the design process from pre/concept design through construction period services. Successful candidates will be exposed to all design phases in support of the office team including existing conditions documentation and site analysis, concept and schematic design, construction documentation and assistance in construction period services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should be highly‑motivated, dedicated individuals with an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited landscape architecture program. Critical thinking and the ability to work well on both teams and individually are essential characteristics. Applicants need to be well‑versed in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, the Adobe Creative Cloud and 3D Visualization Programs, such as Rhino and Lumion. In addition to what is noted above, applicants shall possess:

• Superior design abilities including design detailing/development.
• Superior graphic, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.

Various levels of experience and areas of expertise are represented in the office, exposing the successful candidates to a broad range of the profession. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with the applicant’s experience. MKW is an equal opportunity employer.

APPLICATION

Interested candidates should submit cover letter, resume and portfolio showing illustrative and construction document work examples in PDF format to [e-mail].