Professional Landscape Architect

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At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long‑term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. At every stage, we serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement.

As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which lead to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships and services of the highest caliber.

We are currently seeking a full‑time, exempt Professional Landscape Architect. As a mid‑level position, the Landscape Architect will plan and design landscapes for projects such as parks and recreation, commercial buildings, residential subdivisions, hospitals, medical office buildings, schools, and industrial sites. The ideal candidate will be versed in urban planning and land planning. You will work closely with Engineers, Architects, and Surveyors to design and produce landscape plans that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional while following local ordinances.

During this time, you will also develop professional skills, learning the business and client side.

• Prepare landscape plans, specifications, and cost estimates utilizing AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite, meeting project deadlines and municipal ordinances. This may include dimension control, grading, site development, planting, plant lists and specifications, tree preservation, demolition, and project manual documents
• Maintain a foundational understanding of local municipal codes and regulations, applying this knowledge to ensure that proposed design solutions comply with zoning, permitting, and environmental standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Confer with clients, engineering personnel, architects, and municipal staff on landscape expectations and requirements
• Produce color graphic renderings of landscape designs using Sketch Up, AutoCAD, Land FX, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar design software
• Present project plans or designs to clients and public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups
• Perform on‑site inspections to determine opportunities and constraints
• Possess detailed knowledge of plant materials: trees, shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, ground cover, etc. Must also possess knowledge about growing conditions, such as sunlight and watering requirements, growth potential, and which plants are native
• Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs

• A bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
• Professional Texas Landscape Architect license
• At least four years of landscape architecture experience and/or land planning experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Bluebeam, Sketch Up, and Land FX
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Connections are a critical part of how we work.

• Membership in AICP, ASLA
• Experience managing a team of Landscape Architects, Designers, and Interns

This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25 lbs may occur. Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur. Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.

This is a full‑time, exempt position, with an expectation to work 40 hours per week. BHB offers flexible scheduling options, including five 8‑hour days or four 9‑hour days with a half day on Friday morning. While the start and end times of the workday can be adjusted, employees are expected to establish and maintain a consistent schedule which must encompass the core business hours of 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Although overtime is not required, it is requested at times to meet our clients’ needs.

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