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Mid-Level Landscape Designer

NCE | Engineering & Environmental Services
Oakland, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025

NCE is a dynamic, multi-disciplinary practice that combines the expertise of Landscape Architects, Engineers, and Environmental Scientists to create innovative and environmentally responsible design solutions. We are eagerly looking for a mid-level landscape designer to enhance our landscape studio. We work on a diverse range of projects in the public realm, including Trails, Parks, Streetscapes, Green Infrastructure, Civic Centers, Higher Education, Healthcare, and Institutional Facilities, collaborating with over 200 public agencies across the western United States.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to :

  • Lead projects with project management responsibilities, including monthly budgeting, scheduling, client interaction, and subconsultant management.
  • Engage in the ideation process, conduct design research, and guide junior designers in creating conceptual plans and visualizations.
  • Collaborate with a talented team of civil engineers, architects, planners, and environmental scientists.
  • Mentor and support entry-level landscape designers.
  • Assist or lead the preparation of construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Contribute to the preparation of RFQs and RFPs, including developing scopes of work and fee estimates.
  • Visit construction sites to collect information and assist project team members during the construction phase.

Qualifications (Required) :

  • Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited institution.
  • Professional California Landscape Architect license (if licensed outside California, commitment to reciprocity required within 6 months).
  • Proactive self-starter with a positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
  • Strong organizational skills, proven teamwork, and capability to mentor and manage landscape design colleagues.
  • High proficiency in grading, planting, material design, and technical detailing relevant to landscape architecture.
  • Fluency in English with strong verbal and written communication skills; additional languages are a plus.
  • Proficiency in ACAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
  • 5-10 years of professional experience across all design phases, including construction.
  • Experience in preparing design development and construction documents with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Project management experience, including coordination with consultants, clients, and internal teams to maintain schedules, deliverables, and budgets.
  • Experience in marketing efforts, including preparation of scopes of work, fee estimates, and RFQs.
  • Qualifications (Preferred) :

  • Familiarity with GIS, Rhino, and Sketch-Up; understanding of BIM and Revit is desirable.
  • Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
  • Only candidates meeting these qualifications will be considered.

    Salary range : $105,000 - $125,000 depending on experience.

    Qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter. For any application inquiries, please reach out to HR.

    To learn more about our Landscape Architecture Practice, please visit our website.

    Salary : $105,000 - $125,000

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