Senior Restoration Designer-Landscape Design with Native Plants

Wilkinson Ecological Design, Inc.; Orleans (MA); In loco; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Wilkinson Ecological Design, Inc. seeks a Senior Restoration Designer to lead ecological restoration and coastal stabilization projects, guiding permitting, design development, and client coordination.

You will draft plan sets, mentor junior staff, present to state agencies, and collaborate with project teams to ensure high-quality, regulation-ready work. The role requires a strong landscape architecture background, proficiency with AutoCAD, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite, and a willingness to

Competenze

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field with 5+ years of design experience in ecological restoration or landscape design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino 3ds, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Proficient with MS Office; familiarity with ArcGIS and GPS helpful.

Mansioni

• Develop project strategies to meet client goals and regulatory requirements.
• Draft high-quality plan sets for restoration and coastal projects.
• Provide construction administration services as needed.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with project managers and clients.
• Present projects at regulatory meetings and manage submittals.

Conoscenze

Team player

Mentor

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Independent work

Field work in all weather

Evenings/weekends availability

Valid driver’s license

Formazione

Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Rhino 3ds

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

ArcGIS

GPS

Descrizione del lavoro

POSITION: Senior Restoration Designer STATUS: Full-Time, Salaried, Exempt REPORTS TO: Director of Design

SALARY: $85,000-$105,000

Position Summary

The Senior Restoration Designer works closely and collaboratively with senior and design staff to design projects that achieve client goals and priorities, meet regulatory requirements, and are consistent with WED’s Mission Statement. S/he is responsible for the development of documents required to successfully permit land management and coastal bioengineering projects. In collaboration with the project team, the Senior Restoration Designer presents technical aspects, ecological benefits and regulatory compliance of projects to local Conservation Commissions and State agencies. S/he will work closely with WED Project Managers during all phases of a project, particularly during the design and permitting stage and as the project transitions into construction. This position must apply a high level of technical expertise to ensure that the Design Department consistently produces a high quality of work in line with WED design standards.

Job Functions

Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Essential Responsibilities
  • Works with WED design staff to develop project strategies that achieve client goals, meet regulatory requirements, and are consistent with WED's Mission Statement and guiding principles.
  • Works with WED staff and project team partners to set project objectives and schedule, and to track submittal deadlines for permitting applications.
  • Works with WED staff and project team partners on a broad range of project types including ecological restoration utilizing native plant restoration and coastal stabilization and living shorelines utilizing WED patented designs.
  • Drafts high-quality plan sets for permitting submittals including Restoration Plans, Land Management Plans, and construction level documentation and specifications on public as well as private projects.
  • Provides construction administration services as needed for WED designed projects.
  • Serves as a mentor to junior staff in the design department.
  • In conjunction with the Project Manager, maintains communication with clients and other consultants (engineers, landscape architects, etc.) during the design and permitting stages of a project.
  • Presents projects at regulatory meetings on both the state and local level as needed.
  • Ensures the timely development of estimates and proposals with design and estimating staff.
• Secondary Responsibilities
  • Oversees and refines the organization of the Design Department’s electronic filing system and WED’s design graphic standards in conjunction with other design staff.
  • Manages and ensures that WED Design Projects continue to be innovative and utilize the most up-to-date Best Management Practices.
  • Collaborates with construction teams and conducts site visits to monitor implementation work progress with the objective of maintaining quality assurance.
  • Perform other related functions, as determined by WED.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning or related field preferred with at least five years of relevant design experience in ecological restoration, landscape design, or related field or Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning or related field with at least five years of relevant design experience in ecological restoration, landscape design, or related field, or related experience
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Rhino 3ds, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with ArcGIS, GPS helpful.
• Team player with experience as a mentor.
• Highly organized with the proven ability to multi-task.
• Detail oriented with well-developed time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Comfortable with field work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work occasional evening and/or weekend hours.
• Valid driver’s license.