Licensed Landscape Architect – Ojai-; Stormwater & Regenerative Design Focus

Urgent! Posted February 20, 2026

Licensed Landscape Architect – Ojai-Based (Stormwater & Regenerative Design Focus)

Watershed Progressive

California, USA Full Time

Compensation: $115,000 to $150,000 Annually

• Management And Executive Positions

Watershed Progressive is hiring a Senior Licensed Landscape Architect to lead regenerative, water-centered landscape projects right here in the beautiful Ojai Valley!

Join our small, mission-driven team in advancing “connecting communities with their watersheds through integrated strategies for a healthy, resilient future.” Based in Ojai, you'll design climate-resilient landscapes that capture and reuse water, restore native habitats, and enhance local watersheds—work that directly benefits the Ojai community, Los Padres National Forest surroundings, and Ventura County's ecosystems.

• Lead site assessments, landscape design, and construction documentation for regenerative projects.
• Develop Water Management Plans integrating stormwater management, greywater reuse, rainwater harvesting, bioswales, rain gardens, and low-impact development (LID).
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, architects, contractors, and community stakeholders.
• Oversee landscape construction administration and support design-build teams.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to multidisciplinary collaboration.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Landscape Architecture.
• Active California Landscape Architect license.
• 7+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture and design leadership.
• Strong experience in stormwater engineering/management, Low Impact Design (LID), and water reuse systems (this is a core requirement—ideal candidate blends landscape architecture with practical stormwater expertise).
• High proficiency in AutoCAD (Land-FX preferred); advanced Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Knowledge of grading, drainage, California native plants, regional conditions, planting design, and irrigation.
• Excellent communication, self-motivation, and ability to work independently or remotely/onsite.

• Holistic, nature-based, regenerative design experience.
• Sketch Up, Rhino, or 3D modeling.
• Project management, mentoring, or public/community-based projects.

• Live and work in one of California's most serene, nature-rich valleys—perfect for those passionate about local environmental stewardship.
• Competitive salary + benefits:
  Health care stipend, annual training/wellness funds, 401k match, PTO/vacation/sick time, paid holidays.
• Meaningful impact:
  Help build resilient, beautiful landscapes that model best practices for water conservation and watershed health in Ventura County and beyond.

Portfolio / Work Examples (Highly Recommended):
Please include links to (or attach) 2–4 relevant project examples or a portfolio if available. We're especially interested in work demonstrating:
Stormwater management integrated with landscape design (e.g., bioswales, rain gardens, LID features, flood prevention). Regenerative or nature-based solutions (e.g., native/California-appropriate planting, water reuse systems like greywater or rainwater harvesting). Construction documentation, site planning, or construction administration in ecological contexts. Examples can be anonymized or high-level if under NDA—focus on your role, challenges solved, tools used (e.g., AutoCAD, Land-FX, Adobe Suite), and outcomes (e.g., water conserved, habitat enhanced).

If you don't have shareable examples yet, describe 1–2 key projects in your cover letter.