Landscape Designer Mid-Level
Pond & Company

About the Position

We are seeking a mid-level Landscape Architect with two to six years' experience to join our growing PLACE (Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering team in our growing Charlotte, NC office. The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of two years of related experience focused on detailed landscape and hardscape design on a variety of public and private projects. The successful candidate would be mentored by our dynamic team of design and engineering professionals and focused on overseeing technical excellence and consistency on a range of multidisciplinary projects. The successful candidate would also interface with clients and support proposal development as needed.

About Pond

Pond is an award-winning, full-service environmental, architecture, engineering, planning, and construction firm providing professional solutions to clients throughout the U.S. and globally for over 57 years. Pond's staff of 550+ professionals provide a deep bench of experience and the capabilities to offer customized solutions that help clients manage projects from concept to completion - and everything in between - with confidence and clarity. Pond is ranked as the 80th largest engineering and design firm by ENR, Atlanta's #1 engineering firm by Atlanta Business Chronicle, and have been recognized as Employer of the Year by Georgia ACEC.

About Our Team

Pond's PLACE Team is an innovative group of planners, civil engineers, and landscape architects who work collaboratively in a dynamic setting. Our team is located through multiple offices in the Southeast, and our projects range in scale from small pocket parks to planning for downtowns to mixed-use and multi-family developments. We value diverse backgrounds and individuals who can contribute to shaping the communities in which we live, work, and play.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience in developing conceptual designs for a range of project types.
• Ability to create and develop construction plans including hardscape and landscape designs with associated erosion control, tree protection, grading and drainage plans.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams to execute detail design packages.
• Experience attending client meetings and participating in public meetings.
• Experience supporting project teams by communicating tasks, documenting meetings, and gathering data.
• Experience and technical capabilities to create 2D and 3D renderings digitally and by hand, and the ability to determine when each method is appropriate, and the level of detail necessary to achieve project goals/needs.
• Ability to assess sites both through desktop data analysis and in-person site visits - candidate understands natural conditions (plant, soils, water, etc.) as well as built systems (buildings, utilities, etc.) and can synthesize data to develop conclusions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Landscape Architecture.
• A minimum of two years of experience working in a design studio environment.
• Candidate should fully intend to obtain license within two years of start of employment.
• Experience working on multiple aspects of projects with emphasis on preparing technical plan drawings, rendered plans and drawings, and construction documents.
• Experience conducting construction observation site visits, reviewing shop drawings, creating punch lists and coordinating with contractors is beneficial.
• Ability to lead design processes with oversight of supervisor and Project Manager.
• Desire and ability to collaborate with and mentor junior staff about design processes and technical execution.
• Ability to learn local, state, and federal regulations associated with site development and transportation projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite required. Proficiency in Civil3D, ArcGIS, SketchUp, Rhino, and/or Lumion preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team environment, maintain a positive attitude, manage time, prioritize tasks while working on multiple tasks with concurrent timelines, and is self- motivated to produce high quality work.
• Ability and desire to learn and grow professionally.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

All offers of employment made by Pond & Company are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at Pond in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations.

As the Federal Government is currently not enforcing Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors (Sept.9, 2021), there is not a requirement for COVID-19 vaccination status for Pond employees. In the event that EO 14042 is reissued, Pond shall take steps to implement any updated Task Force guidance that is published in the Federal Register and determined by the Director of OMB to promote economy and efficiency in Federal contracting.

EEO Statement

Apply for this position at http//careers.pondco.com. We are always looking for driven professionals of all disciplines to join our fast-growing company. For more information on our services, clientele or employment opportunities, visit our website at www.pondco.com AA/EOE.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions at Pond are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state and local laws in jurisdictions where we operate. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrdepartment@pondco.com .

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