Landscape Architect - Junior Level

Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. Moffatt & Nichol’s Charlotte, NC office is actively searching for a Landscape Architect with 2 to 5 years of experience to join our growing team. The successful new hire will support the development of both domestic and international waterfront master plans for properties such as waterfront parks and environmental areas, cruise industry and passenger ferry properties, waterfront resorts, tourism destinations, and sea level rise and resiliency. You will participate in feasibility and strategic planning, conceptual design, and construction documentation under the supervision of licensed professional landscape architects, planners, and engineers.

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 2^nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, and scientists who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

Duties and responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assist the Design Team to develop and advance creative design concepts for clients / projects. 
• Lead and/or contribute to CAD documentation, project concept design packages, and construction / permit drawing sets. 
• Prepare digital and hand drawings as needed to communicate master plan, design elements, and features. 
• Assists in design analysis and compilation of specifications for basic to complex architectural assignments. 
• Take initiative to explore current graphic standards and building construction methods. 
• Support public outreach and collaboration efforts as required by project assignments. 
• Contribute to the long-term professional development within your specific area of expertise. 

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design/Planning. 
• 2 to 5 years of Landscape Architecture or Urban Design/Planning experience. Experience in waterfront design and/or planning is desirable. 
• Experience with hand drawn plans (i.e. – Plans, Sections, Elevations, etc.) is desirable.
• Desire to achieve professional licensure in related field (i.e. – PLA, AICP, LEED, ENV SP, etc.).
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and AutoCAD. 
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire.

Please submit your portfolio of current work with your application

Physical requirements:

Majority of work is office based. Some site visits may be required which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment.

Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings. 

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