Landscape Architect

We are looking for an experienced Landscape Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, creative, and collaborative, with strong technical skills and a passion for designing functional, sustainable, and visually engaging outdoor spaces.

Pay is DOE: $39-47/hr

• The pay range offered to the successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Compensation decisions are made based on the specific details and circumstances of each position and candidate.

What we offer at Barghausen:

• COMPENSATION - Competitive wages and bonus programs
• RETIREMENT - We offer a great 401(k) match to help you invest in your future and grow your retirement savings with confidence.
• HEALTHCARE - Excellent health benefits, life insurance options, and supplemental benefit options, giving you the flexibility to choose the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
• VACATION - Generous PTO time to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• PERKS - Team bonding activities, sporting event tickets, company-paid gym memberships, half-day Fridays during summer months + much more!
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE - A flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance, whether you're in the office, working remotely, or somewhere in between.
• PAID PARENTAL LEAVE - Four weeks of fully paid parental leave to give you time to bond with your new addition and support your growing family.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - Advance your education with support! We offer tuition reimbursement to support your learning journey.

Landscape Architect Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare preliminary and final planting and irrigation plans in collaboration with senior staff.
• Oversee construction administration tasks, including reviewing and responding to RFIs and submittals.
• Conduct on-site inspections and punch-list walkthroughs to ensure quality and compliance.
• Develop and present graphic materials for public meetings and stakeholder presentations.
• Design restoration plans for environmentally sensitive and critical areas.

Landscape Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience; professional licensure preferred (Washington State license a plus).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Land F/X, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and MS Office; experience with Revit, SketchUp, or Rhino is a strong advantage.
• Skilled in producing complete technical drawing sets, including construction plans and detailed specifications.
• Advanced knowledge of regional plant materials and construction practices; irrigation design experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Strong understanding of development regulations and their application to planting plans, particularly in environmentally critical areas.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent graphic, written, and verbal communication skills.

About Us:

Barghausen Consulting Engineers, a Division of Core States Group, is one of the Northwest's leading multi-disciplined service firms offering civil engineering, land surveying, land use planning, and other related services. We are a growing company with over 650 employees and 24 total office locations under the Core States Group brand. We have an excellent reputation in the Puget Sound area and work extensively throughout the Western United States, while also providing services for nationwide client programs. Our clients are mostly private developers and are some of the nation's largest and most respected homebuilders, industrial developers, retailers, and petroleum companies.