Architect, Landscape Architect or Designer – Junior Level

Moffatt & Nichol•Oakland, CA

5d•$32 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Studio, is seeking a junior-level landscape architect or designer for its Oakland, California office. Waggonner & Ball is an interdisciplinary urban planning, design, landscape, and architecture studio focused on resilient landscapes, buildings, and communities. Its projects range from buildings and sites to regional systems, with an emphasis on water, culture, and history. As part of Moffatt & Nichol, the studio collaborates with clients and partners across the country. The role contributes to multidisciplinary design projects at varied scales and phases. The employee will analyze spatial and infrastructure systems, develop design concepts, produce and update drawings and construction documents, work with geospatial data, and coordinate with clients and consultants. The position also supports planning, presentations, construction administration, and project delivery. Work is generally performed in an office or client-office setting. Travel is required. Applicants must include a portfolio with their application. New hires must pass a post-offer background check in compliance with NIST 800-171. Employment is contingent on legal eligibility to work in the U.S. and providing required documentation at hire. The California base salary range is $32.00 to $45.00 per hour, based on experience, education, professional registration, and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Architecture or Landscape Architecture.
1–5 years of design experience.
Interest in working across all scales of design, from regional systems to details, and through all project phases.
Knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit, Land F/X, Rhino, and rendering software.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Successfully complete and pass a post-offer pre-employment background check in compliance with NIST 800-171.
Be legally eligible to work in the U.S. and present required employment documentation at hire.
Include a copy of a portfolio with the application.

Nice To Haves

Architect or Landscape Architect license, or be pursuing licensure.
Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with colleagues across disciplines to analyze, document, and communicate spatial and infrastructure systems as a basis for design.
Work across disciplines to develop creative design concepts for clients and projects.
Prepare and produce CAD and/or Revit drawings to create and document designs.
Analyze and visualize geospatial data at multiple scales, including interfacing between software platforms.
Interface with clients on design issues and develop design and technical solutions.
With support from senior staff, develop, modify, and review production drawings and construction documents, and correct or update documents as needed.
Develop solutions to basic design problems.
Assist with master planning, site planning, design efforts, and documentation using 2-D and 3-D modeling and digital presentation packaging.
Provide creative design direction during conceptual and schematic project phases.
Perform design computations and prepare specifications and data for assignments ranging from basic to complex.
Assist with construction administration by reviewing shop drawings, maintaining a master log of project submittals, responding to RFIs and SIs, and preparing change directives.
Prepare material sample boards and graphic presentations for client approval.
Coordinate or assist with civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and other consultants on landscape and site designs.
Review applicable codes and conduct zoning analyses to ensure designs comply with minimum legal standards.
Manage and deliver drawings effectively and on time to meet project goals and objectives.
Stay current with graphic standards and building construction methods.
Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

Company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans; family coverage is available, as is a low-deductible plan.
Health Savings Account match.
Wellness Program with financial incentives, including nutritionist sessions, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, and mindfulness apps.
Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support.
15 to 25 days of paid time off, based on experience level.
Seven paid holidays and one floating holiday.
401(k) match.
Company-paid life insurance.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, and a formal mentoring program.
Young Professionals group.
Pet insurance.