Landscape Designer II, Landscape Architecture

Halff Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription and life

ESOP

401(k) plans

HSA

PTO and holidays

EAP

Job summary

Halff is seeking a Landscape Designer II to join our Planning & Landscape Architecture team in Houston, TX or The Woodlands, TX. You will collaborate with landscape architects, planners and other professionals on parks, plazas, trails and urban design projects.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master’s in landscape architecture and 3–4 years of relevant experience, with strong graphic skills and proficiency in AutoCAD, Land F/X, SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university.
• 3–4 years of landscape architecture experience in parks, recreation, plazas, streetscapes, and large-scale planning projects.
• Texas registration as a Professional Landscape Architect preferred, or able to obtain.
• Experience preparing site analysis and conceptual design graphics/exhibits.
• Experience preparing construction documents.
• Strong design and graphic skills; writing skills a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD, LandFX, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator), Microsoft Office and Lumion.
• MicroStation and ArcGIS experience a plus.
• Ability to travel periodically primarily in state.

Responsibilities

• Landscape architectural and planning project support.
• Work directly with landscape architects and project managers.
• Participate in site inventory and analysis.
• Assist with project research and data compilation for design process.
• Produce conceptual site planning and graphics (hand and digital), schematic/preliminary design plans and graphics, design development and construction document plans and details.
• Produce quantity take-offs and develop cost estimates.
• Assist with technical specification preparation for bid documents.
• Produce landscape compliance documents for land development projects.
• Produce maps and graphic renderings to support planning projects.

Skills

Landscape architecture design

Project coordination

Site analysis

Graphic design

Writing skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Landscape Architecture

LICENSURE: Texas LA registration preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

LandFX

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Microsoft Office

Lumion

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

Job description

Description Landscape Designer II, Houston, TX or The Woodlands, TXHalff is thrilled to announce an immediate opening for a Landscape Designer to join our dynamic Planning & Landscape Architecture team in either Houston, TX or The Woodlands, TX! You’ll have the chance to collaborate with a talented group of landscape architects, planners, and other professionals, lending your skills to a diverse range of public and private projects. From park and recreation design to urban plazas, streetscapes, and large-scale planning initiatives, you’ll play a key role in shaping impactful spaces. If you’re eager to grow your career, contribute to exciting projects, and be part of a team where professional and personal development-including potential firm ownership-are within reach, we’d love to hear from you!

What you will do:

• Landscape architectural and planning project support.
• Work directly with landscape architects and project managers.
• Participate in site inventory and analysis.
• Assist with project research and data compilation to be used in design process.
• Produce conceptual site planning and graphics (hand and digital), schematic/preliminary design plans and graphics, design development and construction document plans and details.
• Produce quantity take-offs and develop cost estimates.
• Assist with technical specification preparation for bid documents.
• Produce landscape compliance documents for land development projects.
• Produce maps and graphic renderings in support of planning projects.

What you will need:

• A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university is required.
• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Landscape Architecture, specifically in designing projects such as parks, recreation and trail planning and design, urban parks, plazas, streetscapes, transportation enhancements, land development, and providing support for large-scale planning projects.
• Texas registration as a Professional Landscape Architect is preferred, or able and willing to obtain.
• Demonstrated experience preparing site analysis and conceptual design graphics/exhibits.
• Demonstrated experience preparing construction documents.
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and highly motivated.
• Strong design and graphic skills; writing skills a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with industry software applications such as AutoCAD, Land F/X, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator, Microsoft Office and Lumion.
• MicroStation and ArcGIS experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel periodically primarily in state to support project needs.

The Halff Landscape Architecture Advantage

Our team gets involved early in the process to develop a plan that seamlessly integrates built elements with the natural environment. We understand that a successful design should be driven by how the entity, whether a park, trail or other public area, will be used. Halff’s projects and employees are consistently recognized for their excellence. Learn more about Halff’s Landscape Architecture services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.

Halff’s Landscape Architecture Services

• Active Transportation Planning
• Streetscapes and Gateways
• Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) Design
• Neighborhood and Community Parks Planning and Design
• Nature Parks and Greenways
• Sport Facilities and Feasibility Studies
• Master Planned Communities
• Land and Site Planning
• Urban Design and Placemaking
• Low Impact Development / Green Infrastructure

Company Overview

Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed — and purposed — for people. Since 1950, we’ve creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America. Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff’s full complement of services here.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran’s Day for our veterans)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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Halff is a drug‑free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.