Landscape Designer

Who We Are 

Our purpose is to inspire people to be outside and engage in the community around them. As planners and landscape architects, we embrace every opportunity to advance this mission by creating memorable and engaging outdoor experiences. 

Founded in 1982, RVi is a leading national planning and design firm with offices located in TX, CO, AZ, FL, GA, CA and NC. Our expertise encompasses a diverse range of projects, including community planning and design, resorts, parks, academic campuses, entertainment, commercial developments, hospitality venues, and veterans cemeteries across the nation.

We approach each new opportunity with an adventurous spirit, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to consistently raise the bar for our clients and for the communities we serve.

The Design Associate position is a developmental landscape architectural position working under direct supervision to support a project team by designing a portion of projects and addressing landscape architectural issues for various projects. In this role, and employee will be expected to develop and demonstrate proficiency in regard to the essential functions of the job found below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Utilize AutoCAD and related software to complete assignments on time and within prescribed standards as outlined in the RVi Quality Assurance Quality Control manual and established standards.


• Provide additional support
  
  
  
  • Drafting Documents and computations
  
  
  • Participation in Design process including understanding of the industry standard Conceptual through Construction Administration design phases.
  
  
  • Be able to intelligently translate abstract design sketches from colleagues into functioning digital design documents.
  
  
  • Opinions of probable costs
  
  
  • Project Schedules
  
  
  • Preparing construction-related services
  
  
  
  


• Complete edits and modify plans as reviewed by agencies, municipalities, and clients as directed.


• Complete site visits as required. Perform site walks


• Communicate with Project Manager on workload status, schedule, and tasks in order to meet designated chargeability goals.


• An advanced understanding of the following technical skills that pertain to your region:
  
  
  
  • AutoCAD
  
  
  • AdobeCS
  
  
  • Technical Writing
  
  
  • Revit
  
  
  • Lumion
  
  
  • MS Office
  
  
  
  

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field and/or equivalent experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Design Associates require zero-four (0-4) years of practical experience in related field


• The ability to apply fundamental design concepts to practical situations utilizing your background and/or equivalent experience

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we strive to provide a great working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.

Work/Life-

• Flexible Paid Time Off for Salaried Staff


• Paid Parental & Maternal Leave


• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions


• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences

Compensation-

• Competitive Compensation packages


• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards


• 401 k) plan matching formula is 50% of your contributions up to 6%


• Tuition Assistance


• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals


• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure


• Employee Referrals up to $5,000


• Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for Gym Memberships, build your home gym or set up home ergonomic office

Wellness-

• Medical (BC/BS), dental (Delta), and vision (VSP)


• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options


• Employer paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance


• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness


• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services