Landscape Architect Designer

Job Description :

Ragan Smith, a Pape-Dawson company, is seeking entry-level Landscape Architect Designers to join our Landscape Architecture and Land Planning Studios in Nashville, Franklin, and Chattanooga. The ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, and has a passion for creating places that are authentic, innovative, and functional. This position will have an opportunity to work on a broad range of projects including master-planned communities, parks, green infrastructure, retail, detailed urban spaces, mixed use spaces, urban streetscape redevelopment. The Landscape Designer will have access to professionals of various backgrounds and expertise across our multi-disciplinary firm. Working in tandem with our surveyors and engineers allows for seamless design process, learning opportunities, and a better product for both our clients and the users of the spaces we design.

The entry-level Landscape Designer will assist with production of plans, design, presentation documents, and be involved with client meetings. As technical skills increase, more individual work assignments will be encouraged along with greater client interaction. In addition, this design professional will assist with site visits and construction administration tasks.

ResponsibilitiesPrepare or assist in the preparation of design concepts, schematic designs, cost estimates, code analysis, technical drawings, and presentations as assigned

Development design concepts by hand graphics and / or computer graphic programs, including SketchUp, Lumion, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite

Prepare and maintain project communications and information

Prepare drawings of designs previously originated or refine and develop sketches provided by others

Read and understand construction drawings, digital mapping, and other related documentation

Use organization to allow for efficient access to project information if required by another team member

Additional related duties as needed

RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field

1-3 years of experience

Previous experience creating hand graphics

Experience utilizing AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and 3D Modeling

Modeling software and LandFX experience a plus

Interpersonal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Desire to seek professional licensure once prerequisites are achieved

BenefitsHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance

Long-term and short-term disability coverage

Generous PTO and paid holidays

401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching

Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week

Annual salary review and bonus

Tuition and gym reimbursements

Parental leave

Flexible work environment

Focus on work-life balance

RaganSmith was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than nine decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. In 2024, RaganSmith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm with nationwide locations.

RaganSmith is an equal opportunity employer recognizing the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and / or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.

Please upload your portfolio to be considered.

EEO Statement :

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.