Otak ยท 2 days ago
Landscape Architect
Otak is a company that specializes in planning and landscape architecture, and they are seeking a creative Landscape Designer/Landscape Architect to join their team in Portland, OR. The role involves collaborating across disciplines to integrate design with ecology and infrastructure while working on diverse projects that emphasize sustainability and environmental stewardship.
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Responsibilities
Support Otak's Planning and Landscape Architecture practice on research, design, and planning tasks focused on ecological function, enhanced connectivity, community engagement, and human wellbeing
Collaborate with Water Resources Engineering teams on sustainable stormwater systems, stream and wetland restoration, and water access sites
Partner with Architects and Civil Engineers on mixed-use projects, affordable housing, streetscapes, and public open space
Support project work on infrastructure and visitor facilities at parks and public lands
Create design sketches, graphics, and visualizations
Facilitate public engagement and community collaboration
Assist project managers with project administration, client contact, and communications
Work independently and in team environments to develop landscape solutions for complex sites through all design phases
Provide construction documentation, administration support, and field oversight
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture
4-8 years of professional experience in landscape architecture
Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office
Experience designing parks and public spaces, streetscapes, plazas and amenity areas, trails, and pedestrian facilities
Familiarity with construction design and detailing
Knowledge of native plant palettes and wetland/streambank planting design
Progress toward licensure
Preferred
Experience with ArcGIS, 3D visualization, and animation software
Professional registration
Benefits
Discretionary performance bonuses
No-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA
A 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately
A hybrid work schedule
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year
A commuter allowance (based on your office location)
Support for your professional registration and/or certification fees
Relocation assistance may be provided
Company
Otak
Otak values people, both those in our workplace and those that are impacted by the projects we undertake.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Ralph Tahran
Founder
Walter Tarr
Project Controls Director
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