Landscape Architect

About the role

Watershed Progressive is hiring a Licensed Landscape Architect to join our team!

As a Licensed Landscape Architect at Watershed Progressive, you will play a senior role in advancing our mission of “connecting communities with their watersheds through integrated strategies for a healthy, resilient future” through your technical expertise, design leadership, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks related to landscape architecture and water\-centered design including site assessments; client and consultant coordination; preparation of construction documents; development of Water Management Plans; and integration of regenerative design strategies such as stormwater management, water reuse, and climate\-appropriate landscaping.

**About the Position:**

**The ideal candidate has the following experience:**

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture;

· Active California Landscape Architect license (required);

· 7\+ years of related professional experience;

· Experience leading site planning, landscape design, and construction documentation;

· Experience coordinating with clients, engineers, architects, and contractors;

· AutoCAD: High proficiency in AutoCAD software; Land\-FX experience preferred;

· Adobe: Advanced skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign;

· Strong knowledge of grading, drainage, planting design, and irrigation systems;

· Knowledge of California native plants and regional site conditions;

· Experience overseeing landscape construction administration or design\-build teams;

· Excellent, professional oral and written communication skills;

· Ability to be self\-motivated while working independently, remotely, or within teams.

**Any of these additional skills and experience are a plus:**

· Experience with holistic, multi\-benefit, nature\-based and regenerative design;

· Experience with Stormwater Management, Low Impact Design (LID), and water reuse systems;

· SketchUp, Rhino, or other 3D modeling and rendering software experience;

· Ability to manage projects, mentor staff, and lead teams;

· Experience with public\-sector or community\-based projects;

· Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

The Licensed Landscape Architect will report to the Design Hub Manager and work closely with multidisciplinary staff including Environmental Designers, Engineers, Planners, Creative Development staff, and Construction teams. This role is expected to provide leadership on project\-based tasks and uphold overall design quality.

Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

**In this position, you will:**

· **LEAD** effective and collaborative approaches to creating construction documents and landscape design visuals.

· **TEACH** interfacing with design software, platforms and effective methods of landscape design to a multi\-disciplinary team.

· **LEARN** about Watershed Progressive’s unique approach using multiple benefit tools including climate appropriate landscaping, greywater reuse, rainwater harvesting, and more.

· **IMPROVE** yourunderstandingofholisticresilient design and how to advance a shared vision of a resilient future through designing beautiful landscapes with a deep knowledge of natural systems.

**Benefits include:**

· Health care stipend

· Annual training funds

· Development pathways

· Paid holidays

· PTO Vacation and sick time

**Onboarding**

Within 1 month in this role, you will:

· Begin to understand the intersection of Watershed Progressive’s multiple programs and projects and how they work towards the organization’s mission statement.

· Begin to understand the integration of WP’s toolkits and multiple benefits.

· Be comfortable working across multiple platforms to communicate with team members and external partners, complete and delegate project tasks, find relevant project background information and document project steps.

· Contribute to creating compelling landscape design plans and graphics.

Within 3 months in this role, you will:

· Be involved in multiple projects.

· Understand who our various project partners, collaborators, funders, and stakeholders are and their roles in our projects and programs.

· Understand the potential impact you can have on creating healthy watershed communities through design, outreach and engagement.

Within 6 months in this role, you will:

· Understand the potential impact of our work through interconnected scales, from small sites to large watersheds.

· Contribute to creating meaningful designs at various scales through developing multiple kind of representation of landscape transformation that conveys how to take action where we live work and play to build a resilient future for all.

Pay: $95,000\.00 \- $135,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

* 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance

Education:

* Master's (Required)

Experience:

* related professional : 7 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

* Ojai, CA 93023 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

* 25% (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ojai, CA 93023