Landscape Architect

Overview:

M&J is seeking a talented, energetic, and creative Landscape Architect to join our growing design practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, across diverse disciplines, giving you exposure to a wide variety of projects in size and scope. M&J offers a highly creative teamwork environment with projects that remain at the forefront of the design community for design quality and vision.

Responsibilities:

• Work with multi-disciplinary project teams, assisting in design development from concept through construction

• Prepare graphics, by hand and by computer, for design development and presentations, including sketch-up models, concept plans and diagrams, design studies, material boards, illustrative plans, cross sections and perspective sketches

• Assist in producing construction documents: develop layout and materials, grading, and planting plans and technical details, and write technical specifications

• Assist in preparing estimates of probable construction costs

• Assist with project construction administration tasks

• Comprehensive understanding of design, details, and construction drawing preparation including site layout, grading, hardscape design, drainage, and planting.

• Knowledge of landscape architectural construction and applicable codes and regulations

• Knowledge of construction materials and detailing. Detail drawings, sections, and material specifications

• Experience with green and resilient initiative programs and low-impact design

• Strong, innovative, and creative design and graphics skills

• Both Computer and freehand illustration rendering skills a plus

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong graphic skills and ability to organize and present ideas graphically

• Strong knowledge of plant identification, plant selection, and horticultural & arboricultural practices

• Ability to handle assignments from multiple project managers

• Public speaking and presentation skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Landscape Architecture

• 3-5 years minimum of professional experience

• Licensed (or in pursuit of license) Landscape Architect

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

• Strong organizational skills required to undertake multiple projects or facets of various projects.

• Strong project coordination and project management skills

• Comfortable in coordinating input from various organizations for public/private collaboration, including multi-discipline project efforts working with allied professionals such as architects, civil engineers, and planners

• Strong team collaboration skills

Benefits:

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.