Landscape Designer/Architect

About This Role

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