Landscape Designer, Staff Level (Full-Time)
About The Position
H. T. Harvey & Associates, an ecological consulting firm based in Northern California, is looking for a collaborative and creative landscape designer to join the landscape architecture group in our San Francisco Bay Area office (Los Gatos, Santa Clara County). This staff-level role is full-time and can accommodate a hybrid schedule that allows for a combination of remote and in-office work. This is not a remote position, as work in the office is anticipated at least twice a week and client project site visits will be required. The anticipated pay range for this position is $81,500—$90,000 annually. Actual compensation within the range will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years of design experience in a professional setting, ideally in a landscape architecture office or studio
- An academic degree in landscape architecture, MLA preferred
- A keen design sense
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
- A knack for analysis and problem-solving
- An aptitude with hand rendering
- Experience working in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
- Hold a valid driver’s license with no major traffic violations or multiple minor violations
- Make a steadfast commitment to following best practices for field safety
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated interest in ecology
Responsibilities
- Analyzing site conditions, developing conceptual designs and construction documents.
- Creating graphic plans and sections to support the ecological basis of design and planning for public access, creek, marsh and wetland restoration.
- Assisting with construction period services, including site visits and contractor coordination.
- Assisting restoration, wildlife, and plant ecologists with field work, including conducting field surveys and long-term restoration site monitoring of restoration sites.
Benefits
- Health insurance (Cigna PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO plans)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) options
- 100% premium coverage for employee health insurance
- 50% premium coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- ROTH 401(k) plan
- 33% employer match for 401(k) and ROTH 401(k)
- 401(k) catch up plan with employer match
- 9 company holidays
- Accrued paid vacation / personal leave time
- Accrued sick leave time
- Support for external training and certification programs
- Support for attendance at conferences and workshops
- Support for membership in and engagement with scientific and professional associations
- Presentation bonuses
- Poster bonuses
- Publication bonuses
- Flexible scheduling options
- Personal incentive bonus potential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
