Career Opportunities

Dirtworks Landscape Architecture is seeking a Landscape Architect with 4-8 years experience. Our growing team is based in New York City, with a flexible work from home policy. Current projects include public parks, public housing, private residences, healthcare, higher education, ecological restoration, and more. Candidates should be interested in working on a wide range of projects with varying scopes and levels of oversight, at a fast pace with a positive and collaborative attitude. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Manage projects independently while also supporting others as part of a team, from proposal through design and construction phases.

• • Perform site inventory and analysis, including site photography, accessibility, opportunities and constraints analysis, grading, drainage, and environmental analysis.

• • Generate and manage the generation of creative design graphics, including site plans, sections, perspectives, and vignettes via hand and computer generated techniques.

• • Lead design development for sites of varying sizes, including grading, planting, layout, materials and details.

• • Create and manage the drafting of detailed construction submittal documents, including construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and project manuals.

• • Coordinate with and present to clients, design team professionals, and internal team.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• • 4-8 years landscape architecture working experience

• • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite required

• • Proficiency in LandFX, hand graphics, GIS, or 3D modeling would be useful

• • Strong organizational, communication, project and time management skills

• • Proven skills in presenting projects

• • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously

• • Collaborative approach with the ability to implement feedback

• • Knowledge of construction principles and experience with landscape construction, with some completed projects

• • Basic knowledge of New York native plant materials and sustainable design practices

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• • Some local travel to project sites required

• • Must be authorized to work in the US and live in New York state

• • Dirtworks is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time

EDUCATION REQUIRED

• • Bachelors or Masters degree in Landscape Architecture
  • Landscape Architecture license required (in any state)