Landscape Architect

Biohabitats is hiring a Landscape Architect for their Southeast Atlantic Bioregion team, based in Charleston, SC or Raleigh, NC. The role involves ecological site analyses, field assessments, design preparation, and community engagement. Candidates should have experience in ecological restoration, design projects, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in software like Adobe Creative Cloud and AutoCAD is required. A passion for nature and ecological stewardship is essential.
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Biohabitats is seeking an ecologically focused Landscape Architect to join our Southeast Atlantic Bioregion team in Charleston, SC or Raleigh, NC.

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, 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 torestore the earth and inspire ecological stewardshipserves 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 as described on ourCareers page.

Roles and Responsibilities
• Preparing ecological site analyses and planning for a range of project scales
• Conducting ecological field assessments, watershed inventories, flora & fauna studies, wetland delineations and tree surveys.
• Preparing concept designs through construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Participating in construction administration and oversight.
• Providing graphic communication support for projects and proposals.
• Participating and leading community engagement initiatives.
• Supporting Southeast Atlantic Bioregion business development activities.

Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
• Professional experience related to ecological restoration & conservation; climate adaptation and resiliency; environmental justice; and clean water.
• Applied experience supporting design projects (e.g., grading, soils, planting plans, and habitat enhancement features, etc.) from concept through construction drawings.
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, 3d modeling software, and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• 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 and occasionally beyond.
• Love for wild nature and a dedication torestore the earth and inspire ecological stewardshipis a must.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge
• Familiarity with ecosystems of the Southeast and native plant identification.
• Familiarity with wetland delineation and willingness to participate in training.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS software
• Restoration construction and plant installation oversight experience.
• Community engagement experience
• Professional networking experience in the Southeast.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture with a background in ecology or related earth sciences discipline.

Years of Relevant Experience

3-8 years of relevant experience as a Landscape Architect

Professional Registration

PLA or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 2 years of hire date

Salary Range

$65,000.00 - $80,000.00

Location

Charleston, SC or Raleigh, NC. Biohabitats provides a flexible, hybrid work environment. During the onboarding period, new team members are expected to spend up to 4 to 5 days each week in our Bioregional office. They can then transition to fewer office days per week, with flexibility to adjust based on field work and travel.

To Apply

ProvideCover Letter,Resume, and Portfolioas Adobe Acrobat files (not to exceed 10 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 acertified 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 ourMission and Valuesbefore applying. Biohabitats also participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. All employees are required to verify their identity and employment authorization under U.S. law. For more information on E-Verify, please visit:https://www.e-verify.gov .
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Salary: USD 65000 - 80000 per year

Experience: 3 years required