Job Description

General Responsibilities

As a Field Landscape Designer, you will provide comprehensive landscape architectural and consulting services across a wide variety of projects and clients. Your responsibilities will encompass designing and developing detailed plans and specifications, conducting thorough site analyses, and creating tailored site-specific designs. You will also perform calculations, prepare and review technical reports, and ensure that construction activities align with approved plans and specifications. Additionally, you will be involved in preparing service proposals, monitoring project progress and budgets, and recommending adjustments as needed. A key part of the role includes researching and resolving design and construction challenges while applying sound landscape architectural principles. Effective communication of complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders is essential. Projects may span diverse sectors including commercial, retail, multi-family, hospitality, senior living, industrial, and governmental developments.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety rules, guidelines, and standards for each project.
• Participate in pre-task planning and promptly report any safety concerns to management.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality and support consistent standards across all assignments and deliverables.
• Engage in assignments designed to develop professional knowledge and skills in landscape architecture.
• Assist with research, data collection, field observations, and site inspections, followed by the preparation of field reports in coordination with supervisors and team members.
• Collaborate with technical staff and supervisors on routine and moderately complex projects.
• Perform basic calculations and analyses as required.
• Draft plans using CAD software under the supervision of a Registered Landscape Architect.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Software Proficiency

• Adobe Creative Suite
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Land F/X
• Lumion
• SketchUp
• Forma
• Revit (preferred)

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.