Landscape Design Professional

HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm. We use design to enrich people’s lives and help organizations succeed. Our 1,800 people collaborate across a network of 24 offices on three continents.

We are currently seeking a Landscape Design Professional to join our LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE team in St. Louis, Missouri. As a Landscape Design Professional, you will be responsible for working with the project team to assist overall efforts of completing various project phases.

• Works on a full range of assignments in supporting the 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 process, marketing process and supports interview and proposal preparation.
• Displays beginning level understanding of Agreements to work within budget, schedule, work plan and client constraints.
• Actively promotes collaborative and innovative culture.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, GIS, Ecotect, and InDesign graphic software preferred.
• Proficiency in BIM, Revit preferred.
• Proficiency in NewForma preferred.
• Basic knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or architecture plus 0 to 3 years’ experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required. Master’s degree in landscape architecture or urban design may also be required.
• LEED credential required within 6 months of employment.