Junior Landscape Architect

Wight & Company • Darien, IL

11h • $65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Landscape Architecture from accredited program required.
• 2 -5 years of related landscape architecture experience required. Focus on public and recreation markets a plus.
• CAD/BIM experience required. Knowledgeable in GIS and Civil 3D a plus.
• Experience with ornamental and native plantings of the Midwest a plus.
• Strong communicator with the ability to interact with a variety of internal clients.
• Responsible for personal task management and meeting scope and schedule.
• Self-starter with the desire to learn the industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape architecture design under the close supervision of a senior landscape architect including hardscape detailing and grading.
• Participate in project related meetings to coordinate activities and communicate designs.
• Assist with preparation of landscape architecture deliverables including models, drawings and other project related documentation.
• Participate in field surveys, condition assessments and site investigations.
• Perform construction administration related tasks including submittal review, responding to RFI’s and observation of construction related activities.

Benefits

• Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level