Landscape Designer
About The Position
Landscape Designer – Virginia Beach, Williamsburg or Richmond, VA We are seeking a Landscape Designer to join our dynamic Planning & Design team in Virginia Beach, Williamsburg or Richmond, VA. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio including coastal resiliency, real estate, transportation, institutional, and park projects. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, technical skill, and a strong sense of collaboration to a variety of public and private landscape architectural projects, including streetscapes, mixed-use developments, campus planning, coastal design, and public realm enhancements.
Requirements
- Knowledge of hardscape and planting design, construction methods, and sustainable design principles
- Skilled in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with ArcGIS, and/or OpenRoads Designer (ORD) a plus
- Strong visual and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality graphic and technical documents
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively as needed
- Creative, analytical thinker with problem-solving mindset and an eye for detail
- 1+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture from design to construction
- Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA); MLA a plus
- Please include a link to your portfolio/work sample in your resume.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with coastal design strategies and/or resilient landscapes is a plus
- Experience with green infrastructure and low-impact design (e.g., LEED, SITES) a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist with project design from concept through construction documentation.
- Prepares site design drawings, planting plans, illustrative renderings, 3D models, and construction details using both hand-drawing and digital tools.
- Analyzes site conditions, design layouts, and construction systems; researches and compiles data to inform design decisions.
- Assists with planting strategies and technical details with attention to regional ecology and sustainable practices.
- Participates in site visits and construction phase services.
- Prepares and delivers graphics and presentations for stakeholder meetings and community engagement.
- Engages in continued professional and personal development in alignment with career growth.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company standards.
Benefits
- Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
- Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
- Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
- Focus on learning, development, and career growth
- Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
