Landscape Architecture Designer

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly motivated Landscape Architect Designer for immediate employment to help grow our Buildings + Places design team in our Tampa, Florida office.

This position is expected to begin as soon as possible.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare planning documents, conceptual and schematic designs, illustrations and graphics, construction documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of public and private sector projects.
• Perform field reviews and analysis of project sites and study areas and prepare written documentation of observations and conditions
• Work under the supervision of a licensed landscape architect, project manager or senior-level team member.
• Potential for domestic travel.
• A strong focus on studio relationships is an important aspect of our studio and the candidate should be confident, friendly, and willing to work with all staff levels, from entry-level to principal, as well as with other design and technical disciplines.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, or other related field from a Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited university program.
• Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, or other related field from a Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB) accredited university program.
• Experience in AutoCAD (Civil 3D) 2019 or above, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• A positive attitude and desire to partner with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience with design and drafting software including but not limited to Lumion, InDesign, SketchUp, Revit, and Rhino. Proficiency in other software is advantageous, such as Bluebeam Revu.
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Professional Certifications: Membership in a Professional Association in the USA (ASLA, CLARB, ULI).
• A good knowledge of the design process, conceptual thinking, and detailed design/construction document knowledge; well organized' and attention to scheduling requirements.
• Knowledge of construction materials and techniques, including detailing.
• Ability to plan and organize multiple projects and effectively work with other Landscape Architects, Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.
• Effective time management is an inherent trait expected of all candidates.
• Understand Quality Control coordination and practice structure and be able to comply with company standards.
• Ability to maintain regular office hours and participate in company functions where appropriate.

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Offered rate of compensation (Florida locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.  The hourly range for this position is $20.91 - $28.74/hr.
• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees.  Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance programs, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.