Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Studio, is actively seeking a landscape architect or designer to join our Oakland, California office.
Duties and responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Collaborates with colleagues across disciplines to analyze, document and communicate complex spatial and infrastructural systems in order to provide a sound basis for design
- Works with colleagues across disciplines to develop creative design concepts for clients/projects
- Prepares and produces CAD and/or Revit drawings to create and document designs
- Analyzes and visualizes geospatial data at a variety of scales, including interfacing between multiple software platforms
- Interfaces with clients on design issues and determines and develops design and technical solutions
- With support from senior staff, develops, modifies, and reviews production drawings and construction documents and corrects and updates documents as required
- Develops solutions for basic design problems
- Assists with master planning, site planning and design efforts and documentation development, utilizing 2-D and 3-D modeling and digital presentation packaging
- Provides creative design direction during the conceptual and schematic phases of projects
- Performs design computations, specifications, compile data for basic to complex assignments
- Assists in the construction administration phase by reviewing shop drawings and creating a master log of the project submittals, as well as answering Request for Information (RFI) and Supplemental Information (SI) and preparation of change directives
- Prepares material sample boards and graphic presentations for client approval
- Coordinates or assists with outside disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Electrical and Mechanical and other consultants with landscape and site designs
- Reviews applicable codes and conducts zoning analyses to ensure that designs comply with minimum legal standards
- Ensures timely and effective management and delivery of drawings to ensure project goals and objectives have been satisfied
- Stays current with graphic standards and building construction methods
- Performs other duties as requested by management
Other duties:Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:- Bachelor or Masters of Architecture or Landscape Architecture degree; required
- Architect or Landscape Architect License or in-process pursuit of licensure; preferred
- 1-5 years of design experience; required
- Interest in working at all scales of design, from regional systems to details, and all project phases
- Knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness
- Mastery of Adobe CC; required
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit, Land Fx, Rhino, and rendering software; required
- ArcGIS Pro proficiency; preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
- Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Studio uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire
PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR PORTFOLIO WITH YOUR APPLICATION.Physical requirements:Work is generally performed in an office or client office setting. Ability to use standard office equipment is required. Travel will be required.
Base Salary Range:$32.00 to $45.00 per hour based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting the required qualifications in the job description.
Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the California market.
Employment Benefits:At Waggonner & Ball and Moffatt & Nichol, we genuinely care about our team and strive to create a warm, welcoming environment. We're excited to offer a range of great benefits and cover many costs to support you. Here are some highlights:
- Enjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans
- Family coverage is available
- Low-deductible plan available
- Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
- Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit
- Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support
- Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
- 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
- Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company
- You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
- And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends
