Entry Level Landscape Designer/Architect
christopher consultants, ltd. is an established multi-disciplinary firm, providing landscape architecture, land planning, engineering, and surveying services, in the northern Virginia/Washington, DC metropolitan area. We are currently seeking a motivated entry level landscape designer/landscape architect with 0-3 years of experience as our collaborative and innovative firm continues to grow within the greater DC metro, Maryland, Richmond and the Carolinas. We offer very competitive compensation, a good benefits package, a smart work flexible work environment, and employee mentorship and a path to leadership program, including employee stock ownership.
Position Description
In this position, located in our Richmond office, you will work on various private and public sector projects within a team-oriented design environment, with opportunities for career growth and advancement. Project work will include conceptual and schematic landscape design and planning, landscape site plans, entitlement plans, tree inventory assessments and preservation plans, construction and hardscape documents, and presentation exhibits, renderings and 3D-modelling.
Position Responsibilities
- Contribute professional design expertise and technical knowledge to the project team
- Think both creatively and practically, and produce high-quality work
- Be resourceful, organized and show good judgment in decision-making
- Be motivated for working both independently and in a team environment
- Pursue landscape architecture licensure and/or arboriculture certification when required experience is obtained
Education Requirements
Bachelor or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture, urban design, urban planning or a similar discipline from an accredited university
Required Skills and Experience
- Proficiency with AutoCAD
- Excellent graphic skills including Adobe Suite and SketchUp, and Lumion preferred
- Ability to produce quality hand sketches, graphics and renderings
- Regional plant knowledge for application in both planting design and field identification
- Good written and verbal communication skills
If you are interested in this career opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, and work samples.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
christopher is a Drug Free Workplace