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Dewberry

Entry Level Landscape Architect

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A Landscape Architect plans and designs outside spaces and land, including parks, private gardens, subdivisions, highways, and industrial sites. Uses architectural and design skills and knowledge of plants and trees; addresses land use issues; reviews the environmental impacts of construction projects.

$77,557 / year median in Virginia

+10% projected growth

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Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Landscape Architect to join our Site/Civil department in our Gainesville, VA office to work on a variety of projects for clients within the private and government sector. This is an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals, and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to help our clients solve their most challenging problems. Typical projects involve site/civil design for residential, commercial, and industrial site development, and capital improvement projects. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. Be an active member of multiple design teams participating in all aspects of a given project to develop detailed design documents and construction plans. Prepare conceptual design plans for multiple project types including support graphics, and calculations to illustrate and support the design intent. Design development plans and pattern books for projects requiring Comprehensive Plan, Rezoning, and/or Special Exception approvals. Provide graphic illustration support for multiple project types and teams. Conduct site analysis studies and prepare detailed written reports to summarize the findings. Provide site/civil engineering support which may include grading design, erosion and sediment control, utility layout, stormwater management, and plan preparation Provide landscape and hardscape design concept plans, supporting illustration graphics, construction drawings, and specifications. Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture. Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills. Strong Photoshop, InDesign, Sketchup, Illustrator, and Lumion skills required. Strong AutoCAD, GIS/ArcView, and Microsoft office skills required. Strong design and layout skills required. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must have proficient mathematic and engineering skills. Ability to work and effectively communicate in a team environment. Portfolio or work samples will be required to be considered for an interview. At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization. Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.