Emerald Necklace Natural Infrastructure Design Fellow Job Pasadena area,California USA,Design & Architecture

Overview

Amigos de los Rios / The Emerald Necklace Group is a legacy 501(c)3 non-profit environmental justice, community based natural infrastructure design/build organization committed to planning and implementing convergent natural infrastructure projects for the benefit of residents of the East Los Angeles Basin. This Landscape Scale Vision, entitled the ‘LA Basin Emerald Necklace’, protects biodiversity, provides greening benefits to underserved communities, and integrates nature and urban forestry within the city at various scales.

The proposed ‘Mountains to the Sea’ interconnected watershed-scale system of multi-objective parks, green spaces, trails and green school campuses stretches from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. The goal is to protect and enhance ecosystem services while improving equitable recreation opportunities, reducing climate change impact, and protecting public health outcomes for urban residents.

Under the supervision of the Managing Director and in collaboration with our team, professional partners, and key agencies, the Natural Infrastructure Design Fellow will apply design skills to conduct precise site measurements to create existing condition based drawings, track design development, review CAD topo surveys, create concept plans, review site aerials, and use tools such as photography, hand sketches, Adobe Creative Suite and CAD to support multi-benefit project development and Construction Document (CD) Set creation.

Design work includes site planning analysis and schematic & design development leading to Construction Drawings as required for stakeholder consensus, permitting, and jurisdiction approvals. Applicants must present a strong eye and a portfolio indicating a high level of proficiency in urban planning, site design, and detailed design ability.

The Emerald Necklace Team is dedicated to nature-based urban infrastructure, environmental justice, nature-based recreation, and expanding green space throughout LA County. We’re seeking like-minded individuals with a strong work ethic who are ready to take responsibility for creating positive changes to the built environment. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or entry-level professionals seeking key community-based design experience and project management experience on public grant funded projects focused on social justice and equity.

Essential

Duties

Research viable design alternatives and develop design details. Prepare design concept plans and section sketches; schematic and design development sketches; structural detail designs for Construction Drawing sets with design solutions and iterations carefully archived.

Based on design, help develop and manage scopes for professional partners to bid on participation in our projects (e.g., Survey, Civil & Structural Engineers, Irrigation Designers, Arborists, Metal Work Artisans, Masons, Pervious Hardscape contractors and Conservation Corps Members).

Learn about tracking project budgets, preparing and monitoring subcontracts, insurance certificates and recording grant expenses as required for successful project implementation.

Track compliance with grant project goals and stipulations as required by grant contracts.

Qualifications

Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or Urban Planning Bachelors/Masters’ Degree, or equivalent design experience/passion for community-based design.

Excellent demonstrated skills in design writing, communication, reading construction drawings CAD, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PPT).

Proficiency in architecture and design software:
AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, ESRI ArcGIS, Google Earth.

Impeccable organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines, working independently and as part of a team in a flexible manner.

Strong clerical skills with talent in project management, record keeping, and attention to detail.

Knowledge of current principles of community-based green infrastructure/landscape architecture/public space design, including measured drawings, schematic & design development, construction drawings, permit drawings, and maintenance care ‘as-builts’.

Interest in using California native plants in public landscaping for water conservation and cultural heritage celebration; knowledge of sustainable design practices, stormwater requirements, efficient irrigation systems, plant disease, pest control, best practices for native plant maintenance and soil care, and nature-based civic and play spaces.

Current valid United States driver’s license and ability to lift 25-40 pounds. Ability to navigate to project sites and perform field work independently with confidence and skill.

Strong on-site photography of the implementation process and effective construction management meeting minutes and action item communication.

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