Landscape Architect

Moffatt & NicholNew Orleans, LA
Onsite

About The Position

Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Studio, is actively seeking a Landscape Architect to join our New Orleans office. Waggonner & Ball is an internationally respected urban planning, design, and architecture firm with an interdisciplinary practice committed to creating resilient landscapes, buildings, and communities. Our projects span all scales from buildings and sites to regions with a focus on water, culture, and history. Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. Together, we deliver beautiful, holistic solutions to the most critical climate challenges of our time.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture degree with approximately 5 years of landscape architecture and design experience
  • Mastery of Adobe CC required
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Land Fx, Rhino, and rendering software
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
  • Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Studio uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

Nice To Haves

  • Masters of Landscape Architecture preferred
  • Landscape Architect License preferred
  • Interest in working at all scales of design, from regional systems to details, and all project phases
  • Knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness
  • ArcGIS Pro proficiency preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develops and supports creative design concepts for clients/projects
  • Prepares and produces CAD drawings to create and document architectural designs
  • Interfaces with client on design issues and determines and develops architectural solutions
  • Develops, modifies, and reviews production drawings and construction documents and corrects and updates documents as required
  • Develops solutions for basic design problems
  • Assists with master planning, site planning and design efforts and documentation development, utilizing 2-D and 3-D modeling and digital presentation packaging
  • Provides creative design direction during the conceptual and schematic phases of projects
  • Performs design computations, specifications, compile data for basic to complex architectural assignments
  • Assists in the construction administration phase by reviewing shop drawings and creating a master log of the project submittals, as well as answering Request for Information (RFI) and Supplemental Information (SI) and preparation of change directives
  • Prepares finished material sample boards and graphic presentations for client approval
  • Coordinates or assists with outside disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Electrical and Mechanical and other consultants with the landscape and site designs
  • Reviews applicable codes and conducts zoning analyses to ensure that designs comply with minimum legal standards
  • Ensures timely and effective management and delivery of drawings to ensure project goals and objectives have been satisfied
  • Stays current with graphic standards and building construction methods
  • Performs other duties as requested by management

Benefits

  • Low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Family coverage is available
  • Low-deductible plan available
  • Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
  • Wellness Program (with financial incentives)
  • Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
  • Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
  • Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level)
  • Paid Holidays (7)
  • A floating holiday
  • 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
  • Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
  • Comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Plenty of training opportunities
  • Leadership Development Program
  • Formal Mentoring program
  • Active YP (Young Professionals) group
  • Pet Insurance
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