Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career!
Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.
Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow.
Who are we looking for?
GHD Inc. is seeking a broadly-talented and design-oriented California licensed Landscape Architect to join a small independent design group in Northern or Southern CA - a team consisting of other landscape architects, urban designers, and transportation planning experts.
This role will lend Landscape Architecture design services to a wide range of project types, from community master planning and public realm design to private and public sector landscapes that combine Civil Engineering and green infrastructure. You will be responsible for supporting our group through winning work and project management. Additional responsibilities include leading design efforts for planting, irrigation, and site / urban amenity layout and construction detailing.
In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead!
We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.
See what the power of commitment can do for you.
Responsibilities:
Championing pursuit efforts for winning both private and public work
Landscape architecture project management for a wide range of project types, including roadways and intersections, private development, trails, parks, public access design, and habitat restoration
Landscape Architecture Site Design and Large-Scale Planning
Conceptual Design with Visual Communication
Construction Documents and Construction Observation
Public Outreach Facilitation and Stakeholder Engagement
Visually compelling presentations and final reports
Self-starter in identifying and pursuing new project opportunities
Shared leadership and co-creation in a horizontal team structure
Site research, programming, analysis, design calculations and costing
Client-facing project leadership and care in client satisfaction
Technical Requirements:
Autocad (AutoCAD 2019 or Civil3D) required
Sketchup required
Microsoft Office required
Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-design) required
Lumion, Other Rendering Software required
LandFX required
ArcMap or QGIS a plus
Revit a plus
Professional Requirements:
Strong project design talent
Drafting and digital modeling to a professional level
Strong graphic design skills
Ability to take direction and constructively process professional critique
Willingness to explore career paths among civil and other engineering teams
Technical understanding of development elements for architecture or landscape architecture
Technical familiarity with processes and workflow for architecture or landscape architecture
Interacts well with other teams and clients to build productive relationships
Self-organizes to prioritize and concurrently service multiple projects
Maintains open communication and an open mind to a range of professional types
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability and willingness to travel statewide or within North America
Application Requirements:
Personal Portfolio or Project Sheets, minimum 5 projects (PDF, 20 MB Max.)
Resume/CV (PDF)
Cover Letter
Qualifications:
Professional undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited program in landscape architecture, architecture, planning, or urban design required
California Landscape Architecture License required
Minimum 10 years' experience in Landscape Architecture
Project Management experience required
Planning, Architecture, or Urban Design experience a plus
Knowledge in topics of focus such as green infrastructure, natural ecosystems, or urban public realm with placemaking a plus
Caltrans project experience a plus
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
EEO Statement US: As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.
Salary Range - $98,000-$147,000
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About Us
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Our Pledge to You At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you. That's the #PowerOfCommitment
Who we are GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
