Project Landscape Designer

VIKA is a full-service Civil Engineering and Site Development consulting firm providing engineering, planning, surveys, landscape architecture, transportation, dry utility engineering, and subsurface utility engineering services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and Northern Florida. Supported by our 180+ staff members, we deliver enhanced resources and expertise to serve our clients' diverse project needs. As a fast-paced, dynamic land development firm, VIKA fosters a team-oriented environment where staff members benefit from comprehensive learning opportunities and advancement potential while being inspired to make independent decisions and excel in a respectful, highly motivating workplace.

We are seeking an experienced Project Landscape Designer who is creative, driven and takes pride in technical precision and production quality. The successful candidate will work on a variety of land development projects as part of a multi-disciplined design team that includes civil engineers, planners, and landscape architects. Working closely with Senior staff in these (and other) disciplines, you will help lead CADD production efforts in the Landscape Architecture Department and play a key role in translating preliminary design concepts into accurate, high-quality entitlement and construction documents.

This is an in-office position based at our Tyson, Virginia office.

What We Hope You Will Bring

• BA/BS in Landscape Architecture required  
• 2 – 5 years’ experience
• Licensed or working towards being licensed in Landscape Architecture
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of 3D rendering software typical in the industry (Sketchup, Photoshop, Enscape, InDesign, Rhino, and similar) Technical experience in site design and layout; cross sections; perspective rendering; manipulating aerial and topographic map files; grading; planting design; and preparing entitlement and/or construction documents. Ability to research and analyze local zoning codes, land use regulations, and environmental laws and to apply them to assigned projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Your Impact

·        Design Leadership: Work independently on landscape architecture projects while assisting Senior Project Landscape Architects, demonstrating good communication skills and intermediate-level design capabilities.

·        Technical Excellence: Maintain proficiency in AutoCAD/LDD, PhotoShop, and SketchUp while preparing landscape architecture documents for assigned project phases and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

·        Client Relations: Attend client meetings, coordinate efforts with agencies and consultants, and demonstrate intermediate experience in landscape architecture planning and site design including specialized grading and planting expertise.

·        Regulatory Knowledge: Apply intermediate knowledge of local, county, city, town, state, and federal approval processes across one or two jurisdictions while preparing conforming landscape architecture plans.

Benefits
VIKA is proud to offer a broad range of benefits including:

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• 401(k), including potential profit sharing
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent & Transit)
• Generous PTO including holidays, vacation, personal leave and community service days
• Biannual Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Support
• Advancement Opportunities

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 – $85,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, in accordance with applicable law.

Application Process: Qualified candidates should submit a detailed resume to: employment@vika.com

VIKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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