Landscape Designer/Landscape Architect

Stantec; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in landscape architecture is seeking a Landscape Designer/Landscape Architect to join its Irvine office. This hybrid position involves preparing construction documents, site visits, and creating graphical presentations. Candidates should have a degree in Landscape Architecture and strong skills in AutoCAD and Sketchup. If you are passionate about design and sustainability, apply to make a positive impact on communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related work experience required.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license necessary.
• Experience in visual resource assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction documents and site analysis.
• Create presentation graphics and participate in design reviews.
• Develop design concepts and prepare contract documents using CAD.

Skills

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Sketchup

Photoshop

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

LandFX

Lumion

MicroStation

InDesign

Job description

Through innovative design, we empower communities and help them to realize their potential. Our landscape architects create inspired spaces that reflect context and user needs along with our commitment to sustainability. We take a collaborative approach to design and believe that the best solutions are the product of diverse perspectives.

Your Opportunity

Stantec's Southern California Irvine office is looking for a professional and self-motivated Landscape Designer/Landscape Architect. Currently this role is a hybrid work schedule. Your responsibilities will include preparing construction documents, site visits and observation reports, sketching, CAD and computer graphics production, and participation in design reviews under the guidance of our Landscape Architecture team members.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Presentation graphics, reports and exhibits for conceptual designs, master plans, client meetings, field visits and community workshops.
  
• Prepare construction documents including layout plans, planting plans, irrigation plans, grading plans, design details, cost estimates and specifications.
  
• Prepare Sketchup models and renderings.
  
• Site analysis and design concept development for projects and master plans, including digital and hand-drawn plans, sections, elevations, and perspectives.
  
• Design development and preparation of contract documents using CAD.
  
• Production of project renderings and report graphics.
  
• Participate in ongoing skill development activities.
  
• Must have a good driving record, and valid driver’s license.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD
  
• Strong communication skills: written, graphic, and verbal
  
• Required: Sketchup, Photoshop and other graphic programs
  
• LandFX preferred but not required
  
• Lumion, MicroStation and/or InDesign experience is preferred but not required
  
• Visual resource assessment understanding or experience is preferred but not required
  
• Positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills
  
• Work collaboratively in a team environment
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
  
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience
  

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Additional Information

• Salary Range(s): Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
• Location Description: Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)
• Min Pay Range: CA Other Areas $34 Per Hour
• Max Pay Range: CA Other Areas $49 Per Hour
• Note: The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.