Landscape Designer

VIKA South, LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

Transit)

Job summary

VIKA in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Landscape Designer to contribute to a variety of land development projects as part of a multidisciplinary design team with civil engineers, planners and landscape architects.

The in‑office role emphasizes design and production of landscape architecture documents, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, basic 3D rendering, grading, planting design and entitlement work, with strong emphasis on local code research and professional growth.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Landscape Architecture preferred.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred).
• Experience with site design, grading, planting design, and detailing.
• Ability to research and apply local zoning codes and environmental laws.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design support for project landscape designers and senior landscape architects.
• Develop basic experience in landscape architecture, planning and site design including grading and planting design.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and multi-disciplinary teams while preparing landscape plans for local jurisdictions.
• Build knowledge of local county approval processes and standards for career advancement.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

BA/BS in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SketchUp

Photoshop

Enscape

InDesign

Rhino

MS Office Suite

Job description

VIKA is a full-service Civil Engineering and Site Development consulting firm providing engineering, planning, surveys, landscape architecture, transportation, dry utility engineering, and subsurface utility engineering services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and Northern Florida. Supported by our 180+ staff members, we deliver enhanced resources and expertise to serve our clients' diverse project needs. As a fast-paced, dynamic land development firm, VIKA fosters a team-oriented environment where staff members benefit from comprehensive learning opportunities and advancement potential while being inspired to make independent decisions and excel in a respectful, highly motivating workplace.

We are seeking an experienced Landscape Designer who is creative, driven and takes pride in technical precision and production quality. The successful candidate will work on a variety of land development projects as part of a multi-disciplined design team that includes civil engineers, planners, and landscape architects.

This is an in-office position based at our Jacksonville, Florida office.

What We Hope You Will Bring

• BA/BS in Landscape Architecture (preferred)
• Knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred)
• Intermediate knowledge of 3D rendering software typical in the industry (Sketchup, Photoshop, Enscape, InDesign, Rhino, and similar) Some experience in site design and layout; cross sections; perspective rendering; manipulating aerial and topographic map files; grading; planting design; and preparing entitlement and/or construction documents. Ability to research and analyze local zoning codes, land use regulations, and environmental laws and to apply them to assigned projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Your Impact

• Design Support: Assist Project Landscape Designers and Senior Project Landscape Architects in entry-level capacity, focusing on design and preparation of landscape architecture documents for assigned project development phases.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in AutoCAD/LDD, PhotoShop, and SketchUp while developing basic experience in landscape architecture, planning, and site design including grading, planting design, and detailing.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate efforts with clients, agencies, VIKA multi-disciplinary teams, and consultants while gaining basic experience in preparing landscape plans conforming to local jurisdiction requirements.
• Professional Development: Build basic knowledge of local county approval processes and standards, develop proficiency in one jurisdiction, and establish foundation for career advancement in landscape architecture practice.

Benefits

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• 401(k), including potential profit sharing
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent & Transit)
• Generous PTO including holidays, vacation, personal leave and community service days
• Biannual Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Support
• Advancement Opportunities

VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.