Landscape Architect/Planner

Volkert Inc is seeking a Landscape Architect/Planner in Springfield, VA, to join their Planning, Landscape Architecture, & Urban Design group. Candidates should have a B.S. or M.S. in Landscape Architecture and 4-8 years of relevant experience. Skills in CAD, GIS, and graphic design are required. Responsibilities include preparing presentation packages, conducting site analyses, and supporting business development. The position emphasizes creativity and technical proficiency.
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Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are currently searching for a Landscape Architect/Planner to join our Planning, Landscape Architecture, & Urban Design group in Springfield, VA.

The successful applicant needs to be creative and have a diverse range of graphic skills that include freehand sketching and computer aided rendering, GIS, and CAD production skills. This person will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of design projects and support the business development efforts for the Mid-Atlantic Region, as well as the rest of the company. Our work includes small to large-scale projects such as streetscapes and urban plazas, parks and playgrounds, campus, and transportation related projects. See our website at https://volkert.com/ and focus on “Urban Development and Site Engineering”, as well as “Roads and Highways” under the “Markets” tab.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare presentation packages using 3D modeling, graphic design, and desktop publishing software
• Conduct research and prepare site reviews and analyses
• Prepare construction documents using AutoCAD and/or Microstation
• Participate in site analysis, project meetings and construction administration
• Support marketing and business development efforts in development graphics and web-based communication

Requirements:
• B.S. or M.S. in Landscape Architecture
• 4-8 years working within an Engineering, Landscape Architecture or Planning Firm desired, but other levels of candidate experience will be considered
• A technical working knowledge of:
• Microstation (Preferred) or AutoCAD / Civil 3D
• Adobe Suite
• SketchUp
• ArcGIS
• Knowledgeable of local jurisdiction and state permitting / approval processes
• Knowledge of plant materials commonly used in the region
• Interest in becoming licensed, and knowledge of ENVISION, LEED or SITES principles are also preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, detail oriented, and exhibits a willingness to learn
• The successful candidate needs to demonstrate design ability, creative thinking, and technical proficiency
• Must have the ability to immediately work in the United States on a full-time permanent basis
• Self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
• Ability to multi-task and work in a team environment
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• Valid driver’s license.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

About the Studio:

The Planning, Landscape Architecture + Urban Design Group has become an instrumental part of Volkert’s success. It is headed by Oliver Boehm, PLA, ASLA, ENV-SP, Legacy LEED-AP supporting all Volkert’s business lines, as well as leading its own projects. See below a sample of our work:
• Potomac ASLA Award, MW ACEC Award, and DCSITES Award Winner - Volkert developed the design for the Route 9 Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Project in Hillsboro Virginia and is currently completing the construction management for the $15 million project. Our studio was instrumental in developing this design and overseen construction. The project is shown in this video Town of Hillsboro Traffic Calming - Project-in-Review on Vimeo
• Landscape Architects at Volkert were instrumental in developing the award-winning design for the Reconstruction of Oregon Avenue NW in Washington DC. The project is shown in this video Reconstruction of Oregon Avenue, NW on Vimeo
• Potomac ASLA Award and MW ACEC Award Winner
• ENVISION award announcement - https://sustainableinfrastructure.org/project-awards/reconstruction-of-oregon-avenue/
• DCSITES Award and MW ACEC Award Winner - As part of the multi-disciplinary team, Volkert’s landscape architects developed a design that transforms the corridor into a truly pedestrian and bicycle friendly environment for the Rehabilitation of C Street NE in Washington DC. The project is shown in this video Rehabilitation of C Street, NE - ACEC MW Award 2023 on Vimeo
• Our studio led a planning effort for the City of Portsmouth Virginia which provides recommendations to transform the Crawford Corridor in the Downtown / Waterfront District. See a draft of the document for the Crawford Corridor Revitalization Study in: https://www.portsmouthva.gov/1020/Crawford-Corridor-Revitalization

Volkert Perks:
• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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