Job Description:
Ragan Smith, a Pape-Dawson company, is seeking entry-level Landscape Architect Designers to join our Landscape Architecture and Land Planning Studios in Nashville, Franklin, and Chattanooga. The ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, and has a passion for creating places that are authentic, innovative, and functional. This position will have an opportunity to work on a broad range of projects including master-planned communities, parks, green infrastructure, retail, detailed urban spaces, mixed use spaces, urban streetscape redevelopment. The Landscape Designer will have access to professionals of various backgrounds and expertise across our multi-disciplinary firm. Working in tandem with our surveyors and engineers allows for seamless design process, learning opportunities, and a better product for both our clients and the users of the spaces we design.
The entry-level Landscape Designer will assist with production of plans, design, presentation documents, and be involved with client meetings. As technical skills increase, more individual work assignments will be encouraged along with greater client interaction. In addition, this design professional will assist with site visits and construction administration tasks.
Responsibilities
Prepare or assist in the preparation of design concepts, schematic designs, cost estimates, code analysis, technical drawings, and presentations as assigned
Development design concepts by hand graphics and/or computer graphic programs, including SketchUp, Lumion, AutoCAD, and Adobe Suite
Prepare and maintain project communications and information
Prepare drawings of designs previously originated or refine and develop sketches provided by others
Read and understand construction drawings, digital mapping, and other related documentation
Use organization to allow for efficient access to project information if required by another team member
Additional related duties as needed
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field
1-3+ years of experience
Previous experience creating hand graphics
Experience utilizing AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and 3D Modeling
Modeling software and LandFX experience a plus
Interpersonal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Desire to seek professional licensure once prerequisites are achieved
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability coverage
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching
Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week
Annual salary review and bonus
Tuition and gym reimbursements
Parental leave
Flexible work environment
Focus on work-life balance
RaganSmith was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than nine decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. In 2024, RaganSmith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm with nationwide locations.
RaganSmith is an equal opportunity employer recognizing the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.
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EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.