Landscape Architect

Baird, Hampton & Brown Inc. is a multi –discipline engineering, surveying, and landscape architecture consulting firm with over 30 years in the industry. The Grapevine office is looking to hire a Registered Landscape Architect.

Summary of Position

The Landscape Architect will plan and design landscape for projects such as parks and recreation, commercial buildings, residential subdivisions, hospitals, medical office buildings, schools, and industrial sites. The candidate will collaborate closely under deadlines with engineers, architects, and surveyors to design and produce landscape plans that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional while following local ordinances.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare landscape plans, specifications, and cost estimates utilizing AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite, meeting project deadlines and municipal ordinances. This may include dimension control, grading, site development, planting, plant lists and specifications, tree preservation, demolition, and project manual documents.
• Confer with clients, engineering personnel, architects, and municipal staff on landscape expectations and requirements.
• Produce color graphic renderings of landscape designs using Sketchup, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar design software.
• Present project plans or designs to clients and public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups.
• Perform on-site inspections to determine opportunities and constraints.
• Possess detailed knowledge of plant materials: trees, shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, groundcover, etc. Must also possess knowledge about growing conditions, such as sunlight and watering retirements, growth potential, and which plants are native.
• Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• Professional Texas Landscape Architect license.
• Three to six years of landscape architecture experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Ability to work closely with an integrated multi-discipline team under tight deadlines and communicate clearly – both in writing and verbally.

Company Benefits

Employees are given a competitive salary and a complete benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness program, life and disability insurance, pet insurance, paid parental leave, a PTO bank to start, 401(k) plan, profit sharing, and much more. More details regarding benefits can be provided during the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baird, Hampton & Brown Inc. does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age (over 40), non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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