Entry Level Landscape Designer Architect

ABOUT THE POSITION

Come join one of the top ranked design firms in the country! VHB’s growing headquarters in Watertown, MA is seeking an Entry-level Landscape Designer/Architect to join our Planning + Design practice. Project types include both public and private sector clients in the New England area. Our office is within minutes of downtown Boston and less than an hour to Cape Cod, Providence, RI and New Hampshire offering outstanding cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities for the interested professional.

Candidates will be asked to present their portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Work with multi-disciplinary project teams, assist in developing site design from concept through construction
• Prepare graphics, by hand and by computer, for design development, presentations and public process materials, including: sketch-up models, concept plans and diagrams, design studies, illustrative plans, cross sections and perspective sketches
• Assist in producing construction documents: Develop layout and material, grading, planting plans, technical details, and write technical specifications
• Assist in preparing estimates of probable construction costs
• Conduct construction site visits and plant tagging

Skills & Abilities

• Proficiency in working with AutoCAD (LandFX is preferred), Sketch-up, Photoshop, InDesign, LumionPro and PowerPoint/Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate strong graphic skills and ability to organize and present ideas
• Ability to handle assignments from multiple project managers
• Public speaking skills

Requirements

• BS in Landscape Architecture
• 0-1 years of directly related professional landscape architecture experience from design through construction preferred
• Familiarity with New England climate and regional plant species is preferred
• Familiarity with sustainable design practices desired
• Must be able to provide a portfolio of work at time of application

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for VHB in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

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