Landscape Architect
Site Solutions

Landscape Architect

Career Area: Landscape Architecture / Planning

What We're Looking For: 

Barge is currently seeking to fill a Landscape Architectposition in the Landscape Architecture and Planning (LA/P) practice area of theSite Solutions business unit. The position will be in our Nashville, TN office.The LA/P group consists of 20 Landscape Architects and Planners located acrossBarge's geographic footprint. Design projects are primarily located in the SEUSA and include parks and recreation, urban design, housing, town centers,streetscapes, greenways, trails, educational and commercial projects. The groupis dedicated and passionate about the quality and innovation of our designwithin the built environment.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Sharing your passion for Landscape Architecture within our multi-disciplinary environment.
• Expanding firm capabilities in urban design and the master planning of multifamily, mixed use and commercial developments.
• Leads project tasks such as product research and the production of plans and specifications, including layout plans, planting plans and design details.
• Participates and leads critical thinking exercises during the kick-off/schematic phase of design analysis and implementation.
• Develops and applies graphic skills beyond those currently held. Conducts analysis and development of advanced applications for existing and new software.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of graphics, reports, exhibits and cost estimates for conceptual designs and master plans.
• Provides support to and assists in leading the landscape architecture and planning production team.

 Education & Experience Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.
• 5-7 years of professional experience in a landscape architecture studio/professional office setting. Licensure is required to apply.
• Self-motivated and willingness to learn and grow.
• Strong work ethic and passion for the profession.
• Ability to work with other design disciplines within a collaborative environment.
• Strong graphic, design, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge in 3D modeling software, i.e., SketchUp (Lumion, Revit and Rhino are a plus).
• Solid fundamental AutoCAD skills. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Proficiency with LandFX and Civil3D is desired.

Why join us? 

Barge Design Solutions,Inc.,is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinarypractice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 400-people strong andserves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked No. 171on Engineering News-Record (ENR)'s 2021 Top 500 Design Firms list, is No. 177on Architectural Record's Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified GreatPlace To Work®.

Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company's core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:

• Collaborate - Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
  
• Authentic - Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
  
• Responsible - We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence - We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service - We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.
  

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.