Graduate Landscape Designer - Houston

Westwood Professional Services

Mar 31

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Architecture & Urban Planning
Houston

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university with a degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or closely related field.
0-4 years of professional experience.
Working knowledge of common software including AutoCAD/FX, Sketch-up, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design), Microsoft Word, MS Excel, and Geographic Information System (GIS).
Strong freehand illustration and computer rendering skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic.
Ability self-regulate multiple assignments and deadlines.
Portfolio or work samples will be required if considered for an interview.
Preferred Experience:
Working toward or desire to gain license as a Registered Landscape Architecture.

Responsibilities

Learn and implement illustration, design and CAD standards established for the group and be accountable for their proper implementation.
Build increasing skills in review and interpretation of regulatory codes, ordinances, and comprehensive plans.
Review and analyze land features relating to opportunities and constraints for development.
Visit pre-development sites to conduct tree surveys and site analysis used in the design process.
Develop and refine a design methodology that results in creative, sound solutions to a given problem.
Build increasing skills in preparing hardscape, grading, planting and irrigation graphics, plans and illustrations using both digital and hand drawn formats.
Begin to participate in project meetings with staff, clients, & regulatory agencies.
Consult with product manufacturers to research, evaluate and select construction materials.
Begin visiting construction sites to gather information and support senior project team members during the construction phase.

Westwood Professional Services

Multi-Discipline Professional Engineering

Engineering & Construction

Industry

501-1000

Employees

1972

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Westwood is a leading and award winning, full-service, multidiscipline professional civil engineering firm specializing in public infrastructure, private development, wind, solar, and power delivery projects. Westwood was established in 1972 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Through a focus on its people, culture, and clients, Westwood has quickly expanded to serve clients across the nation from multiple U.S. offices. In 2023, Westwood placed #12 and #30 respectively on Zweig Group’s national Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists and received a 2nd-place Zweig Marketing Excellence award. Westwood also ranked consistently higher five years in a row on the Engineering News Record (ENR) 500 as one of the country’s leading design firms. The firm regularly ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-winning projects nationwide.  