Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM's Design + Planning team is seeking (2)Mid-level Landscape Designer'swith interest in restoration ecology, landscape architecture and environmental design to work in our Sacramento or Oakland, CA offices. Opportunities include the ability to support and partner with other AECOM designers and ecologists on sustainable landscape architecture, habitat restoration, mitigation, environmental design, visual impact assessment and other project assignments.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Support in preparation of schematic and conceptual designs, construction drawings and specifications, cost estimates, and illustrative drawings and computer-generated graphics
Project coordinationand project site visits to conduct site assessments, monitoring, or construction oversight
Support projects for the Northern California Environmental Planning practice
Preparation of irrigation plans, details, schedules.
Preparation of basis of design, mitigation, vegetation survey, visual impact and other reports.
Preparation of planting plans, details, seeding and planting schedules.
Detailed vegetation and tree surveys.
Visual impact assessment; Calculations of water demand and preparation of irrigation schedules;
About AECOM's Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.
AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world's most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects are diverse and interesting. They span market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems within diverse community profiles.
AECOM's Sustainable Legacies program describes our approach to the environment, social equity and governance (ESG.) We embed sustainability throughout our business and help clients embed sustainable practices into their work. We help clients reduce their impact on the environment, achieve compliance and reduce risks.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Ecological Restoration, Plant Ecology or a related field.
4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with an emphasis on landscape design, sustainable landscape design, and ecological restoration.
Valid Driver's license is required for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of relevant experience.
Proficient knowledge of AutoCad, and Land F/X to prepare landscape and irrigation progress, permit and construction drawings.
Strong working knowledge of CA native plants, their identification with scientific and common names, ecology, phenology and growing requirements and preferences.
Familiarity with basic irrigation design concepts, MWELO requirements and WUCOLS.
Capable of working independently while adhering to project budgets and schedules.
Motivated to improve the natural environment and interested in sustainable landscaping and ecological restoration.
Proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PDF Exchange or Acrobat. (InDesign or PhotoShop helpful as well).
Some experience preparing construction drawings and specs for landscape, irrigation, restoration and other environmental design projects.
Ability to work with people in a cooperative environment, as an ambassador for the firm and our clients.
Experience with both private and public sector projects is preferred, but not required.
Excellent written communication skills, grammar, writing and report preparation capabilities.
Capable of working on multiple tasks and multiple projects simultaneously.
Additional Information
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $75,000.00 - $90,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10116043
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: West
Career Area: Design
Work Location Model: Hybrid
Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
