Project Landscape Designer

VIKA South, LLC; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Flexible Spending Account

Generous PTO

Bonuses (biannual)

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Support

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

VIKA South, LLC in Tysons, Virginia is seeking an experienced Project Landscape Designer to lead landscape architecture production on land development projects within a multi-disciplinary team. You will translate concepts into entitlement and construction documents, collaborating closely with civil engineers, planners and landscape architects to ensure technical precision and timely delivery.

The position is in-office at our Tyson's office with growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Landscape Architecture required.
• 2–5 years of landscape architecture experience.
• Licensed or pursuing licensure in Landscape Architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred).
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication and time management skills.
• Ability to research and apply local zoning codes and environment laws.

Responsibilities

• Design leadership on landscape architecture projects and coordinate with senior staff.
• Maintain proficiency in AutoCAD/LDD, SketchUp, Photoshop for construction documents.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate with agencies and consultants.
• Apply knowledge of local, county and state approval processes when preparing landscape plans.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SketchUp

Photoshop

Enscape

InDesign

Rhino

Planting design

Zoning research

MS Office

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Photoshop

SketchUp

Enscape

InDesign

Rhino

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 Project 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. Working closely with Senior staff in these (and other) disciplines, you will help lead CADD production efforts in the Landscape Architecture Department and play a key role in translating preliminary design concepts into accurate, high-quality entitlement and construction documents.

This is an in-office position based at our Tyson, Virginia office.

What We Hope You Will Bring

• BA/BS in Landscape Architecture required
• 2 – 5 years’ experience
• Licensed or working towards being licensed in Landscape Architecture
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of 3D rendering software typical in the industry (Sketchup, Photoshop, Enscape, InDesign, Rhino, and similar) Technical 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

Your Impact

• Design Leadership: Work independently on landscape architecture projects while assisting Senior Project Landscape Architects, demonstrating good communication skills and intermediate-level design capabilities.
• Technical Excellence: Maintain proficiency in AutoCAD/LDD, PhotoShop, and SketchUp while preparing landscape architecture documents for assigned project phases and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Client Relations: Attend client meetings, coordinate efforts with agencies and consultants, and demonstrate intermediate experience in landscape architecture planning and site design including specialized grading and planting expertise.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Apply intermediate knowledge of local, county, city, town, state, and federal approval processes across one or two jurisdictions while preparing conforming landscape architecture plans.

Benefits

VIKA is proud to offer a broad range of benefits including:

• 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

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 – $85,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, in accordance with applicable law.

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.