Mcadams
Designer II - Landscape Architecture
Durham, North Carolina, United States. Posted 3 months ago
The role
The Designer II will interface with project design teams to develop and advance projects in all phases of the design process. They will work on residential, commercial, institutional, municipal, parks and recreation, and urban design projects.
What you will do
- Prepare landscape design concepts, plans, and drawings
- Prepare accurate CAD drawings and construction documents
- Conduct site analyses including measurements and assessments
- Utilize design software to create visual representations and presentation materials
- Develop plant schedules, details, and specifications
- Review project deliverables for accuracy and quality
- Assist senior design staff and project managers with proposals and reports
- Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery
- Participate in design charrettes and brainstorming sessions
- Present preliminary design solutions to clients
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited program in Landscape Architecture, City/Community/Regional Planning, Urban Planning, or related field
- 1-3 years of experience in Landscape Architectural design or equivalent
- Developing a plan to seek LA licensure
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, 3-D software such as SketchUp, and hand/digital graphic rendering capabilities
- Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient knowledge of design, planning, and regulatory requirements and standards
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Self-starter with strong drive for personal growth and commitment to continuous improvement
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
- Ability to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally
- Field work may require carrying, lifting and pushing/pulling 50 or higher pounds
About the company
McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida.