Landscape Architect

Johnson Engineering • Fort Myers, FL

3d

About The Position

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Johnson Engineering, an Apex Company. Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us. Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused environmental consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Johnson Engineering, an Apex Company. Your Responsibilities as a Landscape Architect: Design and preparation of concept plans, schematic plans, master concept plans, landscape, and irrigation construction plan preparation by using AutoCAD. Perform research and prepare applications, planting layout, irrigation design, hardscape design, site plans, detail drawings, construction documents, technical landscape specifications, cost estimates and color rendering. Observe construction work in progress and reporting on contractors’ performance regarding plan compliance, quality of materials, and workmanship related to landscape features. Comprehension of land development regulations, able to analyze and interpret common scientific and technical data and reports. Supervises plan preparation by technicians and landscape designers, communicate effectively with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies, and work as part of a team with other employees.

Requirements

• Registered Landscape Architect in state of Florida or Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture with ability to obtain licensure within 1 year.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Land FX, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with horticultural, irrigation, and construction practices.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with excellent driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer South FL experience.
• Ability to produce AutoCAD construction plans, hand graphics and sketches is a plus.
• ArcGIS, and/or SketchUp experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and preparation of concept plans, schematic plans, master concept plans, landscape, and irrigation construction plan preparation by using AutoCAD.
• Perform research and prepare applications, planting layout, irrigation design, hardscape design, site plans, detail drawings, construction documents, technical landscape specifications, cost estimates and color rendering.
• Observe construction work in progress and reporting on contractors’ performance regarding plan compliance, quality of materials, and workmanship related to landscape features.
• Comprehension of land development regulations, able to analyze and interpret common scientific and technical data and reports.
• Supervises plan preparation by technicians and landscape designers, communicate effectively with coworkers, clients, and regulatory agencies, and work as part of a team with other employees.

What This Job Offers

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