Entry Level Landscape Designer

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Summary

EMH&T is currently looking for an entry level Landscape Designer to join our Planning Landscape & Architecture team in Columbus, OH. Our team is passionate about transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful and functional environments. With creativity, sustainability and excellence, we deliver high-quality landscaping solutions to a diverse range of clients.

The successful candidate will be mentored by and work with Senior Landscape Architects and be responsible for assisting in the completion of a wide variety of landscape architectural and development planning projects. Projects include a mixture of various sizes of public and private projects. Projects range from master planning, private development projects and municipal projects from conceptual schematic design to construction document plans and construction observation, parks, plazas and streetscapes, residential, commercial, mixed use, and warehouse and industrial properties. As the Landscape Designer, you may conduct site analysis to assess soil, terrain, and existing vegetation; create planting plans, hardscape layouts, and irrigation designs; prepare documents necessary to properly submit and achieve regulatory approvals through the public engagement process. You may also support the team in design concepts, renderings, plan production, prepare cost estimates, graphics presentation, and construction documentation; stay up-to-date with industry trends, sustainable practices, and new materials; and utilize design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Create Suite to create and present designs.

Qualifications

Qualifications include a degree in Landscape Architecture, with up to three (3) years of experience. The preferred candidate should have a basic understanding of AutoCAD, Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite including Indesign and Photoshop, Google Sketchup and Microsoft Word and Excel experience is important; and basic knowledge of 3D rendering software is valuable.

Competencies

Key competencies necessary for success in this position include:

• Self-starter that demonstrates dependability and consistent work efforts.

• Ability to work independently and enjoys working in a team environment.

• Demonstrate technical knowledge to a diverse range of projects.

• Planning and organizational capabilities with high attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to express ideas clearly.

• Ability to perform effectively with compressed timeframes and/or short deadlines while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

• Receive and apply constructive feedback.

Benefits

EMH&T offers a generous benefit package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, medical & dependent care FSAs, paid vacation, sick and personal leaves, paid community service time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) with match, company paid life insurance, a wellness reimbursement, an employee recognition program and bonus eligibility.

Must be authorized to work in the United States. EMH&T currently does not sponsor work visas.

CATEGORY: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Position Location: 5500 New Albany Rd., Columbus, OH 43054

Keywords: Landscape Architect, Columbus, New Albany, Central Ohio