Mid-Level Landscape Architect; Hybrid – Site Design

Job Description

SMMA has an exciting opportunity for a mid-level Landscape Architect to join our firm in our Cambridge, MA office. The Site Design team is seeking a talented and creative Landscape Architect with 5 to 8 years of relevant experience to join our growing Site Design team.

Given SMMA’s integrated composition, the role affords a great opportunity to coordinate and work closely with staff across numerous areas of design expertise and provides exposure to a variety of project and client types throughout all phases of projects. The successful candidate will work on various projects throughout our seven core studios: K-12 Education, Higher Education, Government, Life Sciences, Workplace, Technology, and Developer.

• Capacity to think conceptually and develop designs independently
• Produce compelling graphics, models, and design representations
• Assisting in developing site designs and details for a variety of land development and building projects that reinforce the overall design intent while balancing cost, constructability constraints, and client expectations
• Taking an active role in all project phases, from schematic design through construction administration
• Working independently, as well as part of project teams, and partnering with interdisciplinary knowledge experts to pursue innovative design opportunities and apply best practices

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited institution.
• 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience with a variety of digital tools to serve the design process, including Rhino (prerequisite), the Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Interest and experience in green infrastructure and innovative rainwater management strategies
• Excellent verbal communication skills, and capacity to exhibit sound decision‑making, time management and organization skills.
• Digital portfolio must be submitted with the application for consideration.

• Employee‑owned firm with Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Hybrid work‑from‑home policy
• Competitive benefits including paid time‑off, company‑funded MA Paid Family and Medical Leave, company‑paid dental plan, company‑paid life insurance, and 401(K) matching
• Employee Assistance Program (includes confidential emotional support, legal guidance, and financial resources)
• Mentor/protégé program
• Educational reimbursement
• Licensure and membership reimbursement
• “Lunch and Learns” with internal and external speakers