Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 1,800 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #51 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
Position summary: JMT is seeking an entry level Landscape Architect to join our York/Harrisburg Team. The individual will serve a key role in supporting planning and designing spaces for a wide variety of projects including parks and recreation, public open spaces, education, planning, environmental restoration, transportation, and green infrastructure. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Provide design and technical support and assistance to project team, Senior Landscape Architects and/or Project Managers on design, planning, and construction projects.
Assists, with supervisory input and oversight, in the preparation of Feasibility Studies, Master Plans, Pedestrian/Bicycle Facilities Planning and Design, Concept Studies, and Corridor Plans, Construction Documents, and Technical Reports.
Conduct research and perform site reviews and analyzes.
Creating/contributing content including text, illustrations, infographics, maps, 3-D models, and other graphic visualizations for proposals, reports, memoranda, presentations, conceptual drawings, maps, and graphics - for technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborate/prepare illustrative renderings and presentations.
Participates in preparation of public involvement strategies and materials and participate in public/stakeholder outreach and engagement activities.
Generate concept drawings and sketches.
Prepare construction documents, details, cost estimates and specification packages
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Required SkillsRequired Experience
Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
0-3 years of experience
General understanding of site design and permit and construction plan preparation using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D
Proficiency or familiarity with AutoCAD, and AutoCAD Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator & Indesign), 3D Modeling software (Sketchup, Rhino, Lumion or some other software), GIS mapping software (ESRI products), PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office
Attention to detail, written and oral communication skills
Qualifications Preferred
Related experience
Proficiency in Adobe Creative suite applications
Working Conditions
Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time but does require site visits. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Work sometimes requires availability in the evenings and on weekends to participate in public engagement activities.
Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Field work will require walking and carrying field equipment over typical outdoor terrain. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.
Job Competencies
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
Business Acumen
Client Focus
Communication (written and verbal)
Creativity and Innovation
Job Proficiency
Quality Service
Results-Oriented
Safety
JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
