Job Description

Junior Landscape Designer

Prunuske, Chatham, Inc. (PCI) is a multi-disciplinary ecological restoration and planning firm based in Sebastopol, California looking for a junior landscape architect/designer to join our design team. We offer planning, science, ecological design, and construction services to clients throughout Northern California and are seeking a creative individual with minimum 2 years of experience. Top candidates will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong graphics experience in the design development and construction documentation process and a desire to advance in the fields of ecological restoration, planning and design. Restoration or open space design experience is a plus. To learn more about PCI visit

Typical Tasks:

· Design

· Rendering

· Producing high quality graphics and compiling presentation materials

· Preparing construction documents and specifications

· Participating in client meetings and presentations

· Completing site visits and field work

· Site analysis and documentation

Education and Experience:

· A professional degree from an accredited program in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering

· Minimum 2 years of professional experience with a Landscape Architecture, Planning, or Engineering firm (internship years may apply)

· Technical understanding of landscape architecture or environmental engineering including construction detailing, site design, grading and drainage

· Basic knowledge of California native plants

Skills and Abilities:

· Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft and Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

· Strong graphics with understanding of line weights, layout and color

· Grading and drainage design capabilities

· Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

· Ability to work as a member of collaborative team

· Effective written and verbal communication skills

Desired Additional Skills/Experience:

· GIS

· AutoCAD Civil 3D

· 3D modeling (Sketch Up, Lumion)

· Bluebeam Revu

· LID, open space/ park design, stream and wetland restoration design

Work Environment: Work is performed in an office environment, however, occasional field work, including survey assistance, site assessments or construction observation, may be required. Hybrid work schedules are accepted.

Compensation: This position is full-time with benefits, including health insurance, 401K, optional bonus, paid time off and holidays. Salary range $70k-85k pending experience.

To Apply: Please submit a résumé and cover letter that describes your interest in the position and PCI to: hr@pcz.com. Please put “Junior Landscape Architect/Designer” in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you. The review and interview process will continue until the position is filled.

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