LJA · 14 hours ago
Landscape Designer - PLA
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expLJA is an employee-owned company that offers a collaborative environment focused on personal growth and professional development. As a Landscape Designer, you will support landscape architecture projects by collaborating with senior staff, contributing to design solutions, and managing tasks across multiple projects in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Actively collaborate with senior staff in updating existing techniques, tools, and processes in both delivery and administration of projects
Actively work towards a positive environment and motivate team members to improve
Begin to participate in relevant professional, young professional, and community organizations to grow personal professional network & skills and to increase exposure to the team
Build a foundation of strong communication skills: verbal, written, & graphic
Attendance of relevant regional/state conferences/workshops to keep up on current trends & techniques and to increase professional network and BD exposure
Develop a basic understanding of relevant and appropriate regulations at local, regional, and federal levels
Participate in meetings, conversations, and initiatives with Senior Staff as need/assigned
Attend internal and external leadership and management workshops as available
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture (or related fields)
0-2 years of experience. Capable of independent work and managing assigned tasks from multiple PMs/APMs on multiple projects
Capable of exploring solutions to design problems and presenting options to Senior Staff
Foundation of CAD and Project Assembly Skills
Foundation in Graphic Communication
Basic skills in presenting
Familiarity with commonly used software: AutoCAD, GIS, SketchUp, Lumion, Photoshop, InDesign, Revit/Vectorworks/Rhino, BlueBeam, PlanGrid
Preferred
Ability to consistently perform in a fast-paced environment
Manage task assignments from multiple projects on varied timelines
Maintain company design styles, aesthetics, and quality to ensure clients' needs in decision-making and marketing are met
Develop understanding of time need to complete assigned tasks and effectively communicate issues with project managers
Develop foundation of knowledge of appropriate construction, finishing, and planting materials in our geographic areas of work
Work with and assist project LD's and staff to produce graphic and construction documents based on project needs and requirements
Efficient communication with project team members
Build basic skills in graphic communication, efficiency, and knowledge in areas of design including, but not limited to, site design, planting design, and constructability
Benefits
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
Company
LJA
Employee-Owned. Client Focused. LJA is an employee-owned, full-service, comprehensive multi-disciplinary consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Ross
President and CEO
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