TKDA is hiring a
Landscape Architect

Summary

The job is for a Landscape Architect position at an employee-owned design and engineering firm. The role involves collaborating with a team on various project scales, providing schematic designs, landscape plans, construction documentation, and specifications. The candidate should be a registered Landscape Architect in Minnesota or another jurisdiction with 10+ years of experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of a LAAB accredited landscape architecture curriculum (BSLA, BLA, MLA)
• Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Minnesota or in another jurisdiction
• 10+ years of progressive landscape design experience with an emphasis on site evaluation and design, planting design, and stormwater management for various park and trail, courtyard and plaza, and corporate campus design projects
• Demonstrated experience leading regional and local park design projects, with a strong emphasis on serving as lead designer
• Previous experience calculating construction cost estimates, conducting site assessments, and performing construction observation and inspection tasks
• Proficiency preparing construction documentation with AutoCAD and Civil3D
• High proficiency rendering graphics with Sketch-Up, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication skills when preparing technical reports and documentation, participating in project team meetings, and interacting with community members and clients
• Ability to apply effective visual communication skills when preparing renderings and other communications materials to convey ideas and educate end users on design concepts
• Ability to travel locally to attend project meetings, conduct on-site consultations, observe construction activities, and meet with team members at other TKDA office locations; occasional overnight travel may be required
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of professionals on various project scales
• Provide schematic designs, landscape plans, construction documentation and specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience leading or taking on a highly visible role with community engagement and development
• Working knowledge of Revit and/or Lumion rendering software

Benefits

Opportunity to work a hybrid schedule (3 days in office and 2 days remote) with additional flexibility as needed