Landscape Designer/Architect
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Join Apex Companies as a Landscape Designer/Architect, collaborating on diverse projects primarily in Oregon and Washington. This role involves assisting with design and technical development of projects while working with a multi-disciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Assist landscape architecture team in design, drawing production and project management support
- Assist landscape architecture team with complex projects from initial concept through to completion
- Work effectively with multi-disciplinary project teams
- Prepare effective planting designs and construction documents with minimal oversight and assistance
- Develop project specific construction details with an understanding of project budget and constructability
- Perform site analysis, product and plant research and sourcing
- Integrate sustainable design and construction methodologies into our work
- Maintain and assist in improving existing company standards, processes and systems
- Contribute to proposals, presentations, and marketing efforts
Requirements
- Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a professional office
- Highly motivated, well-organized team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong desire to collaborate effectively with engineers, architects, biologists, planners and other practice area specialists to achieve project goals
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Land FX planting, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Sketch Up and Microsoft Office software
- Proficient with Pacific Northwest plants, native and ornamental, and planting design
- Basic experience in building construction drawing packages
- Basic experience in preparing project specifications and cost estimates
Qualifications
- Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a professional office
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with WSDOT, PBOT, and/or ODOT standards, specifications, and processes
- Knowledge of Central/Eastern Washington and Oregon planting design
- Knowledge Rocky Mountain states’ planting design
- Knowledge of irrigation design
Skills
* Required skills
Benefits
About Apex Companies
Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US, specializing in diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects.