Planner / Urban Designer / Landscape Architect

Psomas • Full-time • South Jordan, Utah, United States • $60k - $80k / year • 8h ago

Our Planning and Design Team in our Salt Lake City area, UT office has an opportunity for a talented Planner / Urban Designer / Landscape Architect. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

About being our Planner / Urban Designer / Landscape Architect

The award winning, passionate, and talented planning and design team is looking for a Planner / Urban Designer / Landscape Architect to work full time on a variety of major landscape architecture and land planning design projects across the Western US. Work includes site/open space design, master planned communities, entitlements, development of large and small-scale plans, urban developments, infographics and more. Our projects include master planned and mixed-use communities; commercial developments and business parks; small and station area plans; transit-oriented developments and mobility hubs; parks, open spaces, and resorts; due diligence and zoning ordinances; GIS data creation and manipulation; and supportive illustrative graphics.

Responsibility Highlights for our Planner / Urban Designer / Landscape Architect

Designing conceptual land planning, planting, and irrigation plans for residential, commercial, office, industrial, and municipal projects from concept through construction documents in CAD
Preparing planning and entitlement documents for a variety of design projects
Collaborating directly with internal and external clients
Creating illustrative exhibits including 3D models, plan review, and sketches
Producing estimates and material needs for projects

Minimum Qualifications to be our Planner / Urban Designer / Landscape Architect

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field (ex - Landscape Design, Planning, Environmental Planning)
1+ year of experience in urban design planning and/or landscape architecture
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to network with clients and build relationships
Knowledge of Planning and Zoning ordinances, codes, and processes
Self-motivated with ability to work efficiently/accurately under pressure
Strong skills across a wide range of productivity and design programs (AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite)

Preferred Qualifications for our Planner / Urban Designer / Landscape Architect

Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field (ex. Landscape Design, Planning and Environmental Planning)
Basic knowledge of planting design and irrigation systems
Skills in advanced programs such as LandFX, SketchUp (or equivalent 3D modeling program), ArcGIS, Infraworks, Civil3D
Skills in hand drawings/renderings

Highlighted Benefits for our Planner / Urban Designer / Landscape Architect

Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!

An office environment second to none with a full-service gym, an indoor basketball court, dedicated training rooms, a cafeteria, and fully equipped game room that includes a bowling alley!
A competitive salary! Compensation may be adjusted for well qualified candidates
8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO
Career pathing, training + professional development

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.