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    Graduate Landscape Designer - Houston, United States - Westwood Professional Services

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    Graduate Landscape Designer - Houston, TX

    Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

    Westwood Professional Services, Inc.is seeking a Graduate Landscape Designer to join our Houston, Texas team. The position will work in a collaborative and integrated team of professionals that include landscape architects, civil engineers, planners, surveyors, environmental scientists, and transportation engineers. The primary responsibilities for the Landscape Designer include design/graphic production and technical document creation for deliverables related to the planning and landscape architecture service. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    • Learn and implement illustration, design and CAD standards established for the group and be accountable for their proper implementation.
    • Build increasing skills in review and interpretation of regulatory codes, ordinances, and comprehensive plans.
    • Review and analyze land features relating to opportunities and constraints for development.
    • Visit pre-development sites to conduct tree surveys and site analysis used in the design process.
    • Develop and refine a design methodology that results in creative, sound solutions to a given problem.
    • Build increasing skills in preparing hardscape, grading, planting and irrigation graphics, plans and illustrations using both digital and hand drawn formats.
    • Begin to participate in project meetings with staff, clients, & regulatory agencies.
    • Consult with product manufacturers to research, evaluate and select construction materials.
    • Begin visiting construction sites to gather information and support senior project team members during the construction phase.
    Required Skills:
    • A bachelors or masters degree from an accredited university with a degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or closely related field.
    • 0-4 years of professional experience.
    • Working knowledge of common software including AutoCAD/FX, Sketch-up, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design), Microsoft Word, MS Excel, and Geographic Information System (GIS).
    • Strong freehand illustration and computer rendering skills.
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
    • A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic.
    • Ability self-regulate multiple assignments and deadlines.
    • Portfolio or work samples will be required if considered for an interview.
    Preferred Experience:
    • Working toward or desire to gain license as a Registered Landscape Architecture.
    About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood):

    At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.

    Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative One Team mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.

    We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.

    We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.

    Join us in creating a better world.

    In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.

    Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


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