Landscape Designer

Rvi-Planning-; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Licensing/Certification Fees paid

Annual Wellness Reimbursement

401K match

Job summary

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture is seeking a Design Associate to support a project team by designing portions of landscapes and addressing landscape architectural issues. The role develops proficiency through supervised work on diverse projects.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Landscape Architecture and at least 2 years of hands-on experience, with strong AutoCAD, Revit, and design communication skills for accurate digital documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field and/or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of practical experience in related field.
• Ability to apply fundamental design concepts to practical situations.

Responsibilities

• Utilize AutoCAD and related software to complete assignments on time and within prescribed standards.
• Translate abstract design sketches into functioning digital design documents.
• Prepare construction-related services and project schedules.
• Complete edits and modify plans as reviewed by agencies, municipalities, and clients.

Skills

Design concepts

Technical Writing

Communication

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Lumion

AdobeCS

MS Office

Job description

At RVi, we advocate for nature, inspire creativity, tell captivating stories, and forge strong relationships to create places with staying power. We’re process-oriented and results-driven. Our design is grounded in data, inspired by culture, and committed to responsible stewardship. Through creative strategy and design, we lead integrated teams to envision the world’s next great communities, public places, campuses, and hospitality experiences.

The Design Associate position is a developmental landscape architectural position working under direct supervision to support a project team by designing a portion of projects and addressing landscape architectural issues for various projects. In this role, and employee will be expected to develop and demonstrate proficiency in regard to the essential functions of the job found below.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize AutoCAD and related software to complete assignments on time and within prescribed standards as outlined in the RVi Quality Assurance Quality Control manual and established standards.
• Provide additional support
  • Drafting Documents and computations
  • Participation in Design process including understanding of the industry standard Conceptual through Construction Administration design phases.
  • Be able to intelligently translate abstract design sketches from colleagues into functioning digital design documents.
  • Opinions of probable costs
  • Project Schedules
  • Preparing construction-related services
• Complete edits and modify plans as reviewed by agencies, municipalities, and clients as directed.
• Complete site visits as required. Perform site walks
• Communicate with Project Manager on workload status, schedule, and tasks in order to meet designated chargeability goals.
• An advanced understanding of the following technical skills that pertain to your region:
  • AutoCAD
  • AdobeCS
  • Technical Writing
  • Revit
  • Lumion
  • MS Office

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field and/or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 2+ years of practical experience in related field
• The ability to apply fundamental design concepts to practical situations utilizing your background and/or equivalent experience

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

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To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

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As set forth in RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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