Associate Landscape Architect

Day to Day

Qualifications

• Passion for Alta’s mission: To serve our clients with climate friendly infrastructure and mobility solutions that prioritize people, advance equity, and create a safer more resilient future.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field of study. 
• 7 or more years of experience in a consulting environment or public entity
• Experience in active community design and planning.  
• Demonstrated understanding of street and trail design principles and a general understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques. 
• In-depth knowledge of the principles of site grading and general construction techniques.  
• Proficiency in graphic production or ability to critique and provide design direction on photo-renderings, concept sketches, construction drawings and other similar materials for use in proposals and project deliverables. 
• Ability to effectively read, understand and utilize technical drawings, maps, and other similar documents. 
• Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations, especially in leading the production of design drawings or studies, with multi-disciplinary teams involved.  
• Ability to provide feedback and mentor team members. 
• Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the marketplace. 
• Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints. 
• Ability and willingness to travel. 
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities. 
• Good presentation skills. 
• Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool. 

Preferred

• Licensed Professional Landscape Architect  
• Experience managing projects for both private and public clients. 
• Experience writing and/or presenting white papers and/or providing expert level presentations at conferences and other events. 
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, CAD / Civil 3D, Photoshop, ArcGIS, SketchUp, GoogleEarth GIS, or similar products
• In-depth knowledge of NACTO, MUTCD, ADA requirements. 
• Experience using Deltek Vision. 
• Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees. 
• Member of ASLA. 

What We Offer

• Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
• Dental/Vision: PPO
• Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
• 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
• PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
• Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability 
• Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities