Our
Environmental Team in Seattle has an opportunity for a talented
Part-Time Wetland Biologist. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!
About Being our Wetland BiologistAre you passionate about making a meaningful impact on communities by creating sustainable and timeless designs through effective public engagement? Psomas invites you to bring your creativity and expertise to our Team as a landscape architect or designer in either our Seattle or Tacoma office. You will have the opportunity to learn and collaborate on diverse urban design and landscape architecture projects, shaping public spaces that inspire connection and inclusion.
We are especially interested in candidates eager to focus on municipal design projects including streetscapes, plazas, trails, parks, gateways, and wayfinding. As part of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in all facets of landscape architecture and urban design including site design, design alternatives, public outreach, plan production, construction detailing, graphic communication, and planting/irrigation design.
At Psomas, we believe in "Creating great places. Together." As an integrated design firm, we value the power of diverse perspectives and interdisciplinary collaboration to deliver exceptional results. We're seeking someone enthusiastic about learning, sharing their knowledge, and growing with us. With mentorship, this role offers a clear pathway for career advancement.
This role is a temporary part-time position and is anticipated to be 6-months at a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Roles & Responsibilities- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary design teams on municipal streetscape, trail, plaza, park, and open space projects
- Handle multiple project commitments; take initiative to prioritize and be flexible; follow through on assigned tasks independently
- Produce construction documents, including technical detailing for construction plans, cost estimates, and specifications
- Provide construction support, including performing site visits, responding to RFIs, and reviewing shop drawings and material submittals
- Produce high-quality graphic renderings across a range of mediums
- Present design ideas visually, verbally, and/or in writing to both internal and external audiences
Minimum Qualifications - A bachelor's or master's degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA, BSLA, MLA)
- 2+ Years of relevant experience
- Professional experience with construction detailing and documentation with latest versions of AutoCAD™ Civil 3D
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign), SketchUp/other 3D rendering software
- Strong visual communication by hand and/or computer-generated graphic renderings
- Successful examples of design milestones and various project phases via portfolio submission
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with Rhino, Lumion, Grasshopper, or similar
- Previous experience with streetscape, trail, plaza, park, open space and signage projects
- Project management experience
Highlighted BenefitsAs a temporary, part-time employee, enjoy flexible work schedules, beautiful office space and free parking in downtown Seattle, plus dog-friendly and casual workspaces with talent engineers to learn from!
- A competitive salary! The genuinely expected range for this position is $40.00 - $52.00 per hour depending on experience
- Standard WA Sick Leave
Strong History + Bright Future As a 100% employee-owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years,
Psomas is proud to be an award-winning consulting firm with over 750 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture. Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local community.
We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
