Graduate Landscape Designer

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) is dedicated to creating a better world through its work in transforming the energy grid, designing resilient infrastructure, and developing communities. With over 50 years of experience, Westwood focuses on a people-centric culture that values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. The firm fosters a collaborative "One Team" mentality and customizes its capabilities to meet client needs. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are intrinsic to their identity, and they are invested in the communities they serve.

About the Role

The Landscape Designer works within a team of Landscape Architects, Designers, and Planners to provide professional design services and solutions for clients in private and public sectors. This role involves assisting with theming and branding services, and the design of various projects including parks and trails, education, industrial, residential (single-family, multi-family), mixed-use, streetscape, roundabout, and energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare site inventory, analysis, and feasibility studies.
• Prepare site constraint maps and base maps using CAD-based software.
• Analyze regulatory review requirements and procedures.
• Prepare functional diagrams, sketches, schematic designs, and concept plans for client review and approval.
• Develop illustrative graphics, images, and visual presentations.
• Prepare landscape, hardscape, grading, drainage, and tree preservation and mitigation plans.
• Prepare construction documents, details, and specifications.
• Attend site visits for preliminary design stages and construction administration.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Sketchup
• Microsoft Office software

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design, or a related degree.
• 0 - 2 years of experience in the field of Landscape Architecture and Landscape Design.
• This position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States.

Skills

• Excellent design skills.
• Complex problem solving.
• Effective verbal, graphic, and written communication/presentation skills.
• Ability to work closely with other Planners, Designers, and RLAs.
• Ability to collaborate with civil engineers, hydrologists, surveyors, and environmental scientists.
• Demonstrate ability to take direction and work both independently and/or in a team environment.
• Ability to think, design, prioritize, and problem-solve using a holistic approach.
• Efficient use of time and focused attention to detail to meet deadlines within budget and complete tasks accurately.
• Ethical conduct.
• Self-motivated.