Michael Baker International, Inc

Michael Baker International seamlessly integrates all our service offerings – architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering and management – to solve client challenges from multiple vantage points, providing unsurpassed holistic, sustainable, and innovative solutions.. The licensed Landscape Architect to work as a team member in our Landscape Architecture group, focusing on public works and highway design projects, including planting design, structural aesthetics, irrigation design, and construction documents.. Also, you will coordinate with other design disciplines within Michael Baker, such as civil engineering, traffic engineering, structural engineering, and storm water management as well as with our clients and subconsultants.. Prepare construction plans in AutoCAD for public works projects or MicroStation for Caltrans projects. Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction.

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JOB DESCRIPTION
ARCHITECTURE & BUILDING ENGINEERING PRACTICE
Michael Baker International seamlessly integrates all our service offerings – architecture, planning, landscape architecture, engineering and management – to solve client challenges from multiple vantage points, providing unsurpassed holistic, sustainable, and innovative solutions. From high-profile, high-image landmarks to low-cost, utilitarian solutions, our professionals know how to balance image and cost appropriately for each unique situation. At Michael Baker International, we believe that the beauty of a project resides both in performance and aesthetics – “success” to us is measured by functionality, value, and exceeding clients’ expectations to “Make a Difference.”
DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker International’s Santa Ana, CA office is seeking a Licensed Landscape Architect!
The licensed Landscape Architect to work as a team member in our Landscape Architecture group, focusing on public works and highway design projects, including planting design, structural aesthetics, irrigation design, and construction documents. You will work directly with our team to prepare construction documents for a variety of public works and highway design projects. Also, you will coordinate with other design disciplines within Michael Baker, such as civil engineering, traffic engineering, structural engineering, and storm water management as well as with our clients and subconsultants. This role will require site visits, meetings, coordination, and CAD work to ensure project delivery. This position provides opportunities for career growth to become a leader in public works and highway design projects relating to landscape architecture design.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the landscape design portion of public works and highway design work
Prepare construction plans in AutoCAD for public works projects or MicroStation for Caltrans projects
Compile and analyze data of site conditions regarding land use, site context, soil, vegetation, drainage, and location of structures for design preparation
Assist with landscape architectural studies, develop, design, and present high-quality landscape concept drawings and design concepts
Specification preparation and cost estimates
Prepare work on time and within budget, while meeting client expectations for quality and maintainability
Coordinate work with engineering and construction units at project site
Perform ongoing quality assurance throughout the course of a project
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
8-12 years’ experience
Registration as a Landscape Architect in California
Desire to work on public works and highway landscape design projects
Proficiency in CAD (MicroStation preferred) and other software packages typically associated with highway landscape architectural design
Ability to work with other technical interdisciplinary teams and clearly communicate ideas and corrections
Strong written and verbal communication skills
COMPENSATION
The salary range for this position is $107,000-$150,000. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits
WORKPLACE FLEXIBILITY : Whether you want to work in the office, at home, or in a hybrid model, we accommodate a variety of preferences. We recognize our employees face many factors when it comes to selecting the best work location, and we are passionate about providing options and flexibility.


ABOUT US
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

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