Job Opportunities / Scholarships
Landscape Architects – Entry Level
The LiRo Group, ranked among the nation’s top construction management firms, continues to expand in New York City.
We have an immediate need for entry-level landscape architecture professionals to oversee numerous park renovation projects throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Qualified candidates will have a B.S. in Landscape Architecture and a willingness to perform field inspection of contractor performance.
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Please email your resume and salary requirements to: careers@liro.com .
Landscape Designer
Blair Hines Design Associates is seeking an energetic landscape designer with 1-5 years of experience in project execution from schematic design through construction documents. Candidate must be skilled in multiple graphic programs including AutoCAD, photoshop and illustrator.
Position requires part-time to full-time (flexible) commitment, dependent on the job flow in our small, collegial office located in Coolidge Corner, Brookline. Please visit our website for a sampling of our projects: www.blairhinesdesignassociates.com
Applicants should forward resume and letter of interest to Katya Podsiadlo (kp@bhdassociates.com, 617-735-1180)
Landscape Architect
Kyle Zick Landscape Architecture, Inc. (KZLA) is seeking a Landscape Architect with 2 to 6 years’ experience with a broad range of skills and interests. Applicants must be knowledgeable in AutoCad, Photoshop, InDesign, and Sketchup. Self-motivation, and a collaborative spirit are a must; a sense of humor is appreciated.
KZLA is a small and energetic Landscape Architectural firm based in Boston. Refer to www.kylezick.com for a representation of our work. Applicants are invited to contact Kyle Zick at kzick@kylezick.com. Submit a pdf with a resume and work examples via email (less than 5MB).
RI Department of Transportation Summer Internship in Design
Application deadline is April 14, 2012
Job Opennings at Bayberry Nurseries, IIC
Magma Design Group, Inc. Internship
About Us
We are a small residential design/build company specializing in unique outdoor
projects. An internship at our company would allow you to experience first-hand
what it takes to design and build a project, how to interact with clients, and how
to apply the skills you are learning in a practical way. You’ll also learn what it
takes to run a business, estimate jobs, and complete contracts. This is a great
opportunity to work with a group of enthusiastic people who love this profession
and are willing to share their knowledge with you.
Job Description
Position: Intern for two days per week.
Job Description: Assist with site measurements and existing conditions
drawings. Help prepare designs for presentation. Assist with landscape
installations. Assist with office duties a needed.
Skills Needed: AutoCad, Microsoft Word and Excel. Experience with Photoshop
a plus. Open to Juniors and Seniors only.
Pay: $10.00/hour
Please send resume to Samantha Best at info@magmadesigngroup.com
REGISTERED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT with 3 to 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE
Halvorson Design Partnership is seeking a registered landscape architect with 3 to 5 years of experience. Strong design, hand and computer graphics, writing, and presentation skills are required. Applicants should be proficient in AutoCad2011, Photoshop, Sketch-Up and Microsoft Office. Some experience with Illustrator and In-Design is desired.
Please forward resume, portfolio and letter of intent via email and mail to:
Halvorson Design Partnership, Inc.
161 Massachusetts Avenue Suite 401
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Attn: Charles P. Kozlowski
617.536.0380 x 3042
chuck@halvorsondesign.com
Landscape Architect and Senior Landscape Architect
CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Landscape Architect and Senior Landscape Architect to join our Concord, MA (Boston area) office to perform the master planning and design of sports complexes including municipal, collegiate, and professional facilities.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the master planning, design, permitting and construction phase services for various sports facilities, including municipal, collegiate, and professional facilities. Work will include high quality design and graphics capabilities both by hand and computer.
* Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
* 5-10+ years relevant experience: Planning, Design & Construction Administration experience with sports facilities is required.
* Must have knowledge of AutoCad, Microsoft Word & Excel.
* Excellent organizational and communication skills are required with the ability to work independently.
* Must be a registered Landscape Architect; registration in multiple states is preferred.
Contact ckelly@chacompanies.com for more information about response format.
Garden Internships & Apprenticeships
Filoli Center Garden Intern and Apprenticeship program
Landscape Architect
mikyoung kim design is seeking a landscape architect with up to 5 years of experience. Applicants must have strong 3-d digital skills in either Rhino, Vectorworks, or 3D Max, rendering skills, and have AutoCAD capabilities or experience with construction and management. All letters of interest should be addressed to Cory Mills and emailed (office@mikyoungkim.com) or mailed to the address below and include a cover letter, CV, Work samples and three references listed with contact information. MYKD requests that all inquiries be made through email- no phone solicitations.
Scholarship opportunity for Landscape Architecture students
The Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects is pleased to announce scholarships for students entering or pursuing an education in the field of Landscape Architecture (at the undergraduate or graduate level). CTASLA grants one or two scholarships per year, typically in the amount of $1,500 to $2,500 each. We encourage you to forward the accompanying application form to qualified students who may be interested in pursuing the scholarship. (Applicants must be a legal resident of Connecticut.)
The 2012 CTASLA Student Scholarship form may also be downloaded from our website at www.ctasla.org/scholarships.htm. If you have any questions about the scholarship, please send email to executivedirector@ctasla.org.
All application forms must be postmarked between January 1 and March 15, 2012 and should be mailed to:
CTASLA Scholarship Committee
CTASLA Office
370 James Street, Suite 402
New Haven, CT 06513
Landscape Architect - VHB, Watertown, MA
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) is seeking a landscape architect to join their growing Planning and Design Studio in Watertown, MA. The candidate shall posses a BS or MS in Landscape Architecture with 5-8 years experience working for a landscape architectural office with exhibited professional growth, increasing project responsibilities and well rounded experience in all aspects of design through construction. Candidate must show a good blend of design and technical skills with the ability to convey ideas both graphically and verbally. Candidate must be a team player, have the ability to move from project to project while providing various support skills to a number of project managers. Desire to work in a multi-disciplinary environment necessary. Familiarity with sustainable design practices desired. Public speaking skills and writing skills a plus. Landscape Architect registration/license preferred.
Project types include both public sector and private sector clients, primarily in the New England area, though the office does provide support to all of VHB’s east coast offices.
Expected tasks:
- Produce construction documents
- Develop planting plans, technical details and write specifications
- Prepare estimates of probable construction costs
- Construction site visits and plant tagging
- Create concept plans, both by hand and computer
- Create illustrative plans / sketches, both by hand and computer
- Draw cross sections, both by hand and computer
- Prepare sketch-up models
- Prepare graphics for presentations (PPT) and public process materials
This is a part-time position with the opportunity to grow into full time employment.
Please submit resume and portfolio/work samples to:
James "Jef" Fasser, ASLA, AICP, LEED AP
Director, Landscape Architecture and Planning
VHB | Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
101 Walnut Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617.924.1770 x1539 | Fax: 617.924.2286
jfasser@vhb.com
Landscape Architect - CRJA, Boston
Having recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, Carol R. Johnson Associates is a well-established firm, serving national and international clients. CRJA seeks talented, creative Landscape Architects to join its award-winning team. CRJA has immediate openings for full time, temporary positions:
Project Landscape Architect: The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree or greater in Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university, with 1-4 years of office experience. Current work requires very strong computer graphic/illustration skills including AutoCad, SketchUp, Photoshop, and Adobe Creative Suite CS4 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
CRJA offers a competitive benefit package. CRJA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary is commensurate with experience.
For confidential consideration, please email your resume and portfolio to hr@crja.com.
Associate - Carol R. Johnson Associates
Having recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, Carol R. Johnson Associates is a well-established firm, serving national and international clients. CRJA is looking for a Project Manager/Designer for its Boston office. Candidates should possess a strong desire to continue CRJA’s tradition of providing broad-based, innovative, and environmentally sensitive design services to a variety of clients, with a proven ability to work successfully within multidisciplinary teams.
Candidates must have a degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program with a minimum of 7 years of well-rounded experience in design and construction; a strong aptitude for developing design concepts and administering contracts; a proven ability in directing colleagues through professional knowledge and technical oversight; and, thorough project management experience including oversight of multiple, simultaneous projects.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe CS and Sketch-Up, along with sound decision-making, planning and organizational skills, is required. Candidate must manage own time effectively and work well within a studio environment. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits will be offered.
Please send a resume with three references and a PDF of work samples (preferably 2MB or less) to hr@crja.com .
Karen A. Beck, RLA, FASLA
Commonwealth Engineers & Consultants,Inc.
400 Smith Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401)273-6600 telephone
(401)273-6674 facsimile
