Landscape Architect

Requisition ID: 92584 

Job Category: Infrastructure 

Location: Boston, MA, United States 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

 

Hatch is seeking a Landscape Architect to join its team in Boston, MA to assist with current and exciting future projects. The Boston team is a center of excellence focusing on green infrastructure (GI) design, landscape architecture, sustainable site design, landscape restoration, urban forestry, and climate change preparedness. Our capability spans through the whole project lifecycle, comprising conceptual design, feasibility studies, basic and detailed engineering, construction administration, monitoring and long-term management.

Position Summary:

We are seeking candidates with a strong interest in sustainable landscape design that are well organized, thoughtful and creative. Candidates should be able to work independently as well as part of a diverse interdisciplinary team and have strong verbal, written and graphic communication skills. As Landscape Architect, you will progress design concepts through design development and work with the project team to produce Construction Documents.  You will also provide task management, analysis, design and construction observation support for a wide range of local, national and international projects. The ideal candidate is a motivated individual who possesses the ability to work with an interdisciplinary team, takes initiative on tasks and coordinating with others, adheres to project deadlines, and demonstrates a good work ethic.

As a successful candidate, you will: 

• Support our interdisciplinary design team in the planning, designing, permitting and overseeing construction on a variety of site development and green infrastructure projects including transit developments, green streets, parks and greenways, constructed wetlands, shoreline restoration and full site sustainable development.
• Task management; plan, organize, coordinate, review the work of junior staff, estimate manpower needs, and schedule work to meet completion date.
• Oversee preparation of Contract Documents.
• Support in the development of Construction Documents.
• Production of illustrative graphics, 3-D models, presentations and renderings.
• Construction oversight and field investigations.

Desired Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Five-plus (5+) years of landscape architectural design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Photoshop.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, BIM 360, ProjectWise, Revit, Bluebeam, Sketchup, Illustrator is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with LEED® and SITES® rating systems is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of native plants a plus.
• Portfolio or work samples will be required if considered for an interview.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.