Landscape Design Professional

HOK Group, Inc. is hiring a Landscape Design Professional for their Kansas City studio. This entry-level position involves supporting various landscape architecture projects, gaining experience in design, documentation, and construction administration. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or architecture, with 2+ years of experience preferred. The role promotes a collaborative culture and offers a hybrid work environment with extensive benefits.
HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

HOK is seeking a Landscape Design Professional to join our collaborative design team in our Kansas City studio. In this entry-level role, you will work closely with senior staff to support the planning, design, documentation, and construction administration phases of a variety of landscape architecture and planning projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging professional to develop technical, design, and project delivery skills within a dynamic, innovative environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works on a broad range of assignments to support delivery of all project phases and construction administration. Works to gain experience in comprehensive preparation of master plan reports, construction documentation and the construction process. Develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards. Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.

Displays ability to grasp design concepts and express graphically. Builds models for client/project team review. Compiles data and performs elementary design computations. Performs benchmarking research on programming, comparable projects and images. Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately. May assist team in construction administration document management. Displays beginning level understanding of HOK design and marketing process and supports interview and proposal preparation. Displays beginning level understanding of agreements. Works within budget, schedule, work plan and constraints. Actively promotes collaborative and innovative culture. Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.


EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or architecture. Master's degree in landscape architecture or urban design preferred. 2+ years' experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required. LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.
OTHER:

Travel may be required Overtime may be required
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HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you'll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.