ABOUT THE POSITION
Landscape Architect – Virginia Beach, VA
We are seeking a Landscape Architect with 3+ years of experience to join our dynamic Planning & Design team in Virginia Beach, VA. This position offers the opportunity to grow into a project leadership role while contributing to a diverse portfolio including coastal resiliency, real estate, transportation, institutional, and park service projects.
You will work under general supervision to support and lead portions of landscape architectural design work for projects of moderate size and complexity. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, technical skill, and a strong sense of collaboration to a variety of public and private landscape architectural projects, including streetscapes, mixed-use developments, campus planning, coastal design, and public realm enhancements.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Supports and leads components of project design from concept through construction documentation.
- Prepares site design drawings, planting plans, illustrative renderings, 3D models, and construction details using both hand-drawing and digital tools.
- Analyzes site conditions, design layouts, and construction systems; researches and compiles data to inform design decisions.
- Develops planting strategies and technical details with attention to regional ecology and sustainable practices.
- Writes specifications, prepares cost estimates, and contributes to proposals and public presentation materials.
- Participates in and occasionally leads site visits and construction phase services.
- Coordinates with internal team members and external consultants.
- May oversee junior designers or interns on project tasks, supporting their development.
- Prepares and delivers graphics and presentations for stakeholder meetings and community engagement.
- Engages in continued professional and personal development in alignment with career growth.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and company standards.
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of hardscape and planting design, construction methods, and sustainable design principles
- Familiarity with coastal design strategies and/or resilient landscapes is a plus
- Experience with green infrastructure and low-impact design (e.g., LEED, SITES)
- Skilled in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, and Microsoft Office; familiarity with ArcGIS, Rhino, and/or MicroStation a plus
- Strong visual and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality graphic and technical documents
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively as needed
- Creative, analytical thinker with problem-solving mindset and an eye for detail
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, with increasing responsibilities across design and documentation phases
- Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA); MLA a plus
- Landscape Architect license or actively pursuing licensure
- Please include a link to your portfolio/work sample in your resume.
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 Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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