Landscape Designer

About the role

Anchor QEA is seeking a Landscape Architect/Designer with 1 to 3 years of experience in landscape architecture, environmental consulting, restoration design, and environmental planning. This position offers the opportunity to support projects at multiple stages of design, planning, and implementation while working directly with mid and senior level landscape architects and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists, and planners. The role focuses on projects that improve ecological function, public access, biodiversity, and resilience, including coastal, riverine, and wetland habitat restoration, parks and open space, trails, and mitigation. The successful candidate may interact with clients, the public, and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site analysis and design research to support conceptual design and development.
• Develop 2D plan and section renderings.
• Create diagrams to communicate technical information and design thinking.
• Develop 3D axonometric and perspective renderings.
• Prepare presentation materials and graphic packages for clients, stakeholders, and the public.
• Support the preparation of construction document packages, including drawings, technical specifications, and construction cost estimates with oversight.
• Prepare technical memoranda, meeting documentation, design research summaries, reports, and sections of reports.
• Support the preparation of environmental review and permitting documents with oversight.
• Support construction-phase services, including site visits, field documentation, submittal and RFI review, and other construction management tasks.
• Support ecological field work, land planning, land use analysis, and related research.
• Conduct fieldwork at project sites in varying terrain and weather conditions, occasionally requiring travel and early or late hours.
• Participate in interdisciplinary project teams and coordinate with landscape architects, engineers, scientists, and planners.
• Assist with quality control reviews of project documents.
• Participate in public, client, and stakeholder meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited institution; a master’s degree is preferred.
• One to three years of relevant professional experience.
• Familiarity and interest in ecological design, restoration design, and multi-benefit planning for natural resource and community needs.
• Strong graphic communication and design skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare concise technical documents as well as longer reports or report sections.
• Basic understanding of environmental regulations and permitting.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Lumion, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn new skills, adapt to changing priorities, work independently, and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Graphic and writing samples required as part of the interview process.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• Flexible schedules.
• Retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, including 7 paid company holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
• Minimum 3 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service.
• 80 hours of sick and safe time annually.
• Additional bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

Pay

Salary Range: $78,120–$86,908