Landscape Design Professional

HOK Human Resources • Washington, DC

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About The Position

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose. Under close supervision from senior staff, performs basic planning assignments receiving specific and detailed instructions as to tasks required and results expected. Responsible for working with the project team to assist overall effort of completing various project phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or architecture plus 0 to 3 years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.
• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in landscape architecture or urban design may also be required.

Responsibilities

• Works on a broad range of assignments to support delivery of all project phases and construction administration.
• Works to gain experience in comprehensive preparation of master plan reports, construction documentation and the construction process.
• Develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Displays ability to grasp design concepts and express graphically.
• Builds models for client/project team review.
• Compiles data and performs elementary design computations.
• Performs benchmarking research on programming, comparable projects and images.
• Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• May assist team in construction administration document management.
• Displays beginning level understanding of HOK design and marketing process and supports interview and proposal preparation.
• Displays beginning level understanding of agreements. Works within budget, schedule, work plan and constraints.
• Actively promotes collaborative and innovative culture.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• Minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Free mental wellness resources
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• 401(K) plan with matching contributions
• Financial support and study prep for licensure exams
• CEU credit opportunities
• Mentorship programs
• Paid professional memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees