Staff Landscape Architect

H2M Architects and Engineers; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in Melville is seeking a talented Staff Landscape Architect to join its collaborative team. This full-time position offers the chance to work on diverse projects that enhance outdoor spaces for municipalities, public agencies, and educational institutions. You will collaborate closely with experienced landscape architects and engineers, contributing to the design and production of various projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Landscape Architecture and a passion for sustainable practices. Join a workplace that values creativity and professional development, ensuring your contributions make a significant impact on the community and environment.

Benefits

Healthcare and Wellness Benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings

Annual and Spot Bonus Programs

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Debt Repayment Program

Technology Allowance

Professional Development Programs

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of landscape architecture experience, preferably in consulting.
• Excellent design skills with a strong graphic sensibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in site investigations and prepare base maps and site plans.
• Produce final color renderings and coordinate conceptual designs.

Skills

Site Planning

Grading

Drainage

Graphic Design

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

LandFX

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

Rhino

Job description

538 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, NY 11747, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM

H2M architects + engineers, a multidiscipline architectural, engineering, environmental consulting firm in Melville, NY seeks a talented and ambitious Staff Landscape Architect to join our team. This is a full-time in-office position where you will be collaborating with in-house professional landscape architects, civil engineers, architects, and other disciplines.

H2M's Landscape Architects are committed to enhancing outdoor spaces for several markets including, but not limited to, municipalities, public agencies, real estate, education, and public safety. Our landscape portfolio includes the conceptual master planning, design, and construction of streetscapes, transit-oriented developments (TOD’s), and site/civil and landscape design of athletic facilities, playgrounds, and public parks. We are looking for candidates to grow professionally with our team by contributing to the design and production of a variety of projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting site investigations, inventory, and analysis
• Prepare base maps, site plans, specifications
• Prepare concept documents, sourcing design precedents, and graphic layout
• Prepare 3D study models and rendering exhibits
• Produce final color renderings and illustrations
• Coordinate and prepare conceptual designs and schematic plans
• Attend and participate in H2M team meetings, as well as external meetings/discussions with clients, engineers, and architects to understand project scope and requirements.
• Interpret local zoning codes, municipal landscaping requirements, and perform due diligence
• Prepare, produce, and coordinate construction and contract documents
• Assist in helping with landscape planting plans
• Assist in the development of landscape architectural details

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university program required.
• 0-3 years relevant landscape architecture experience, preferably in a consulting firm.
• Working knowledge of site planning, grading, and drainage
• Graphic sensibility producing illustrative plans, diagrams, and perspective/3D renderings
• Knowledge of ecological principles of landscape architecture and current sustainable practice
• Excellent design skills with the ability to translate concepts into feasible designs
• General knowledge of and experience with construction methodologies and implementation (field experience a plus, but not necessary)
• Knowledge of local plant material and construction methods highly desirable.
• Proficiency with computer applications to create plans as well as photo realistic renderings, simulation, and 3D modeling: AutoCAD, LandFX, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign), SketchUp, Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of Rhino or any other landscape program a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.

Please include a portfolio of work samples if applicable.

H2M is a strong collaborative workplace where people and ideas are always treated with respect. I am encouraged to develop, and I love that I am constantly learning new things and skills.” Employee testimonial.

Our Staff

We’re passionate about our work, dedicated to our clients, and committed to our legacy. We emphasize collaboration and community involvement and promote sustainability in our practice, ensuring that the right projects are developed with minimal impact on the environment. Our integrated approach to design incorporates the diverse voices and visions of our staff into every project. Through mentoring, peer reviews, and professional development opportunities, employees at every level are offered the opportunity to share best practices and gain new experiences.

Our Approach
Since our early roots, our focus has remained steadfast: to provide quality service with sound judgment and to serve as an honest professional resource to our clients. With a dedicated, responsive staff and multiple service offerings under one roof, we blend “can-do” with “can-be,” developing real, workable solutions with a dose of innovation. Our diverse in-house expertise reduces the need for sub-consultants and ensures that our architects and engineers develop a comprehensive understanding of every project.

H2M continually strives to provide our employees and their families a comprehensive benefit experience surrounding their physical and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings are designed to support and enhance your health and well-being. We offer healthcare and wellness benefits, 401(k) retirement savings with up to 6% employer matching contributions with a 100% vesting schedule, annual and spot bonus performance programs, flexibility, and paid time off. We also offer tuition assistance for continuing education & professional licensure, student loan debt repayment program, technology allowance, and excellent professional development programs that are custom designed for employees at all levels.

H2M is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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