Streetscape Landscape Architect — Sustainable Design

City-of-Seattle; Washington; Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

City of Seattle's Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) seeks a Landscape Architect to design, inspect, and manage landscape work within public rights‑of‑way. You will lead projects from streetscapes to environmental restoration, coordinating with engineers, planners, and contractors.

Ideal candidates have a WA Landscape Architect license, a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, and 3+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• At least three years of professional landscape architectural experience.
• Registration as a professional Landscape Architect in the State of Washington is required for employment.
• Current valid State of Washington Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Serve as landscape project lead for streetscapes, landscapes, restoration, plazas, trails, planters, and beautification projects.
• Provide SME for ECAs under Title 25; prepare restoration plans for wetlands, streams, and buffers.
• Prepare and review irrigation plans, calculations, and watering schedules to meet requirements and conserve water.
• Review consultant plans for compliance with city standards; liaise between consultants and SDOT staff.
• Oversee landscape construction, respond to RFIs, inspect irrigation and planting activities, maintain project records.

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

City of Seattle's Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) seeks a Landscape Architect to design, inspect, and manage landscape work within public rights‑of‑way. You will lead projects from streetscapes to environmental restoration, coordinating with engineers, planners, and contractors.

Ideal candidates have a WA Landscape Architect license, a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, and 3+ years of experience.