Employment Opportunities

Restoration Designer   |   Associate Landscape/Ecological Restoration Designer

The Restoration Designer (RD) produces documentation for land management programs and restoration projects. The RD ensures that all documentation is conducted within the parameters of the work orders to meet client needs and regulatory requirements, and is consistent with WED’s mission and guiding principles. The RD assists with design guidance and delegation of design deliverables to junior design staff, including the ARD and Design Intern.

• Reports To: Director of Design
• Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt

Principal Accountabilities

• Working under the supervision of the Director of Design, coordinate with WED team to ensure projects are designed and implemented to achieve client goals, meet regulatory requirements, and maintain consistency with WED’s mission statement and guiding principles.
• Conduct research, complete thorough and detailed site analysis evaluations, perform associated fieldwork and document field investigations in written, verbal and graphic form.
• Accurately draft detailed plans, design documents and drawings in written and graphic form, including Land Management Plans, Restoration Plans, site programming diagrams, illustrative sketches, diagrams, sections, as well as construction sections and details
• Research project background and requirements (gather and analyze GIS data, historic land use patterns, deed and regulatory research, and supporting scientific documentation) as needed
• Assist Director of Design with permitting strategy
• Lead Design team with Grant submissions, RFP/RFQ responses, and Sales design materials
• Establish and maintain design department connections, processes, and workflows with Hanover satellite office
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates and proposals
• Share responsibility for support and mentorship of junior design staff
• Communicate with clients, co-workers, and team partners
• Attend local conservation commission or other regulatory meetings with potential of presenting
• Keep all project files current and organized under WED filing system
• Thoroughly and efficiently gather customer and project information and regularly update the CRM system as appropriate.
• Provide administrative/CRM support as needed.
• Develop and maintain professional and collaborative relationships with regulatory review agency representatives, including completing formal notifications to regulatory agencies as needed.
• Maintain regular project documentation including within Sage CRM program and in all incident reports and safety logs, as needed.
• Perform other duties or tasks as needed under the direction of the Director of Design.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Job Requirements

• Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning or related field preferred coupled with 1+ year of relevant design experience in ecological restoration, landscape design or related field, or Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning or related field coupled with 3+ years of relevant design experience in ecological restoration, landscape design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, Regulations, and Policies as well as local wetland protection Bylaws and Regulation and local Conservation Commission project review procedures.
• Familiarity with landscape construction, ecological restoration, and bioengineering construction.
• Knowledge of Cape Cod native plant communities.
• nowledge of invasive plant species and control/management techniques.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Required Licenses:
• Valid Driver’s License
• MA Pesticide Applicator License (to be acquired within 90 days of hire)
• Ability to review and comprehend construction plans and details.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to provide leadership and work respectfully as a team with co-workers.
• Interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strategic thinking, planning and time management skills.
• Available to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of adverse weather conditions year-round.
• Ability to lift material and/or packages weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
• This job will have exposure to occupational hazards such as tick-borne illnesses, biting and stinging insects, and strenuous outdoor activity in a variety of adverse weather conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities associated with this position. WED reserves the right to alter or modify this position description, with or without notice.

Applicants

Please submit your resume, a cover letter and your portfolio to recruiting@wilkinsonecological.com

Wilkinson Ecological Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Associate Landscape/ Ecological Restoration Designer (ARD) produces documentation for land management programs and restoration projects. The ARD ensures that all documentation is conducted within the parameters of the work orders to meet client needs and regulatory requirements and is consistent with WED's mission and guiding principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research, complete thorough and detailed site analysis evaluations, perform associated fieldwork and document field investigations in written, verbal and graphic form;
• Accurately draft detailed plans, design documents and drawings in written and graphic form, including Land Management Plans, Restoration Plans, site programming diagrams, illustrative sketches, diagrams, sections, as well as construction sections and details;
• Determine area calculations and material takeoffs for the purposes of drafting land management estimates and proposals as directed by the Restoration Designer, Project Managers and senior staff;
• Research project background and requirements (gather and analyze GIS data, historic land use patterns, deed and regulatory research, and supporting scientific documentation);
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates;
• Conduct thorough site analysis including, but not limited to collect, analyze and identify soil and plant samples;
• Prepare presentation plans and graphics;
• Communicate with clients, co-workers, and design team partners;
• Monitor project progress by visiting to job sites in various stages of completion;
• Travel to job sites;
• Keep all project files current and organized under WED filing system.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management or related field preferred coupled with 1+ year of relevant design experience OR Bachelor's Degree with in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management or related field preferred coupled with 2+ years’ of relevant design experience OR High School Diploma/GED coupled with 5+ years’ of relevant design experience
• Knowledge of invasive plant species and control/management techniques and Cape Cod native plant communities
• Experience with AutoCAD, Rhino 3ds, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-up, ArcGIS, GPS, Microsoft Office, and Sage CRM/CRE
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong interpersonal and written and oral communication skills
• Team-player with demonstrated relationship building skills
• Self-directed with demonstrated time management, strategic thinking and planning skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Valid Driver’s License
• MA Pesticide License/Certification (to be acquired within 60 days of hire)
• Work schedules will vary. Candidates must be willing to work schedules during our operating hours, beginning at 8am. Work schedules may also include occasional evenings and weekends. Specific information will be provided during interviews
• This job will have exposure to occupational hazards such as tick-borne illness, biting and stinging insects, poison ivy and sumac, and will occasionally require performing physically strenuous work in a variety of weather conditions during the year

Applicants

Please submit your resume, a cover letter and your portfolio to recruiting@wilkinsonecological.com

Wilkinson Ecological Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer