Landscape Architect
Biohabitats is seeking a Landscape Architect with a strong background in ecology and experience in nature-based design and/or ecological restoration to join our Southeast Atlantic Bioregion team in Charleston, SC.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, analytical, design, and graphic communication skills that can be applied to a variety of projects including planning studies, in-field ecological assessments, preparation of design plans and construction documents, and materials to support community engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will work with our multidisciplinary team of scientists, landscape architects, and engineers to support ecological restoration, conservation, climate adaptation and resiliency, and environmental justice work for government, private, and non-governmental organizations.
Biohabitats works with public, private, and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Our shared mission to restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship serves as the foundation for our practice, while self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose define our culture. As a perpetual purpose trust owned company, Biohabitats' commitment to nature is resolute.
We provide outstanding benefits. Click on 'Learn about our benefits' on our Careers page to find out more.
Role and Responsibilities
- Support a range of planning and design projects to ecological restoration, conservation, climate adaptation and resiliency, and environmental justice.
- Create site-specific concept designs.
- Prepare design drawings, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Conduct natural resources and watershed inventories and field assessments.
- Provide graphic communication support on projects and proposals.
- Participate in and leading community engagement initiatives.
- Support Southeast Atlantic Bioregion business development activities.
Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
- Professional experience related to ecological restoration, conservation, and climate adaptation and resiliency.
- Applied experience supporting design projects (e.g. grading, soils, planting plans, and habitat enhancement features, etc.) from concept through construction drawings.
- Community engagement experience.
- Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and Microsoft 365.
- Strong graphic, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to support or lead field assessments under a variety of weather and site conditions.
- Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
- Willingness to travel throughout the Southeastern United States.
- Love for wild nature and a dedication to restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship is a must.
Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
- Familiarity with ecosystems of the Southeast and native plant identification.
- Wetland delineation.
- Restoration construction and plant installation oversight experience.
- Professional networking experience in Charleston and/or throughout the Southeast.
Education
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture with a background in ecology or related discipline.
Years of Relevant Experience
5-8 years of relevant experience as a Landscape Architect
Professional Registration
PLA or ability to obtain through reciprocity within six months of hire date
Salary range
$75,000 - $85,000
Location
Charleston, SC
To Apply
Provide Cover Letter and Resume as Adobe Acrobat files (not to exceed 5 MB). Applications without these components will not be considered.
Biohabitats is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a purpose-driven, performance oriented, and values led organization. We are a certified B-Corp, meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. To ensure you will thrive at Biohabitats, we highly encourage you to review our Mission and Values before applying.