Landscape Architect/Landscape Restoration Specialist

Environmental Science Associates•Seattle, WA

3d•$86,000 - $128,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States. At ESA, we believe great design and meaningful environmental stewardship go hand in hand. We are driven by a mission to restore habitats, reconnect communities with natural systems, and shape resilient landscapes for future generations. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a voice—and a stake—in our success, fostering a culture grounded in collaboration, equity, and shared purpose. We are seeking a Landscape Architect/Landscape Restoration Specialist to help advance this work in the Pacific Northwest—someone who is passionate about ecological design, committed to elevating the health of natural and built environments, and eager to contribute to projects that create lasting environmental impact. This role emphasizes habitat restoration, mitigation site design, ecological improvements, and construction-phase services, while also valuing experience in urban and waterfront settings, parks and trails, and public access design. The ideal location for this role is Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate shall be able to work a hybrid schedule from our Seattle, WA office. Who You Are You are an experienced practitioner with deep expertise in restoration and mitigation design, irrigation, and you excel at coordinating with multidisciplinary teams of designers, biologists, engineers, planners, and environmental scientists. You understand how to translate technical data into implementable design solutions and are comfortable overseeing project management, design documentation, and construction implementation. You bring curiosity, integrity, and a collaborative spirit, and you are motivated by work that blends ecological science with thoughtful, resilient design.

Requirements

You have 5+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, ecological restoration, natural resources design, or related environmental design fields with significant experience in habitat restoration and mitigation projects, including one or more of the following:
Wetland, riparian, or shoreline restoration
Stream, floodplain, or estuarine enhancement
Upland revegetation and native plant design
Habitat mitigation planning or monitoring design support
Demonstrated experience producing construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for restoration and natural resource–based projects.
Proven capabilities in designing temporary and permanent irrigation for restoration and mitigation planting sites.
Construction observation/administration experience, including field oversight, submittal review, contractor coordination, and quality control.
Proficiency in:
AutoCAD or Civil 3D
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office
Project management software
Ability to lead or support project management tasks including schedule coordination, scope development, deliverable tracking, and client communication.
Strong graphic, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in the field, including walking on uneven terrain, carrying up to 25 lbs, and conducting site visits in varying weather conditions.
Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement from the Seattle (preferred) or the Portland office.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Landscape Architect in Washington and/or Oregon is preferred but not required.
Experience collaborating closely with biologists, engineers, hydrologists, and permitting specialists on restoration and mitigation projects.
Expertise with native plant communities, ecological planting design, and performance-based restoration outcomes.
Experience integrating technical information (geotechnical, hydrological, habitat analyses, etc.) into design.
Experience with traditional landscape architecture projects such as:
Parks, trails, and multi-use pathways
Urban and waterfront public spaces
Open space and recreation planning
Playscapes and community amenities
Advanced visualization and rendering skills (e.g., Rhino, Lumion, SketchUp, or comparable 3D software).
Experience leading client presentations, stakeholder workshops, or community engagement.
Business development experience including drafting proposals, scopes, and fee estimates.

Responsibilities

Develop design concepts and detailed plans for wetland, riparian, floodplain, estuarine, and upland habitat restoration.
Prepare impact calculations and plans, mitigation plans, restoration planting plans, grading plans, habitat improvement details, and performance-support documentation.
Integrate biological, hydrological, and engineering data into multidisciplinary design efforts.
Develop construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
Provide construction-phase support through field observation, RFI responses, punch lists, submittal review and response, and coordination with contractors and clients.
Manage tasks or projects including budgets, schedules, deliverables, and team coordination.
Review project accounting and assist with invoicing.
Oversee and guide early-career staff, providing mentorship, technical review, and career development support.
Participate in proposal development.
Assist with interview preparation, marketing efforts, and client outreach.