Job DescriptionHelp us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career!Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.
Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow.
Who are we looking for?GHD Inc. is seeking a broadly-talented and design-oriented California licensed
Landscape Architect to join a small independent design group in
Northern or Southern CA - a team consisting of other landscape architects, urban designers, and transportation planning experts.
This role will lend Landscape Architecture design services to a wide range of project types, from community master planning and public realm design to private and public sector landscapes that combine Civil Engineering and green infrastructure. You will be responsible for supporting our group through winning work and project management. Additional responsibilities include leading design efforts for planting, irrigation, and site / urban amenity layout and construction detailing.
In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead!We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.
See what the power of commitment can do for you.Responsibilities: - Championing pursuit efforts for winning both private and public work
- Landscape architecture project management for a wide range of project types, including roadways and intersections, private development, trails, parks, public access design, and habitat restoration
- Landscape Architecture Site Design and Large-Scale Planning
- Conceptual Design with Visual Communication
- Construction Documents and Construction Observation
- Public Outreach Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement
- Visually compelling presentations and final reports
- Self-starter in identifying and pursuing new project opportunities
- Shared leadership and co-creation in a horizontal team structure
- Site research, programming, analysis, design calculations and costing
- Client-facing project leadership and care in client satisfaction
Technical Requirements: - Autocad (AutoCAD 2019 or Civil3D) required
- Sketchup required
- Microsoft Office required
- Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-design) required
- Lumion, Other Rendering Software required
- LandFX required
- ArcMap or QGIS a plus
- Revit a plus
Professional Requirements: - Strong project design talent
- Drafting and digital modeling to a professional level
- Strong graphic design skills
- Ability to take direction and constructively process professional critique
- Willingness to explore career paths among civil and other engineering teams
- Technical understanding of development elements for architecture or landscape architecture
- Technical familiarity with processes and workflow for architecture or landscape architecture
- Interacts well with other teams and clients to build productive relationships
- Self-organizes to prioritize and concurrently service multiple projects
- Maintains open communication and an open mind to a range of professional types
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability and willingness to travel statewide or within North America
Application Requirements:
- Personal Portfolio or Project Sheets, minimum 5 projects (PDF, 20 MB Max.)
- Resume/CV (PDF)
- Cover Letter
Qualifications: - Professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design required
- California Landscape Architecture License required
- Minimum 10 years' experience in Landscape Architecture
- Project Management experience required
- Planning, Architecture, or Urban Design experience a plus
- Knowledge in topics of focus such as green infrastructure, natural ecosystems, or urban public realm with placemaking a plus
- Caltrans project experience a plus
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
EEO Statement US: As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Salary Range - $98,000-$147,000
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About UsTake on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Our Pledge to You At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
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#PowerOfCommitment Who we are GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
