Landscape Architect

Biohabitats is seeking an ecologically focused Landscape Architect to join our Southeast Atlantic Bioregion team in Charleston, SC or Raleigh, NC.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, analytical, design, and graphic communication skills that can be applied to a variety of projects including planning studies, in-field ecological assessments, preparation of design plans, construction documents, and materials to support community engagement initiatives. The successful candidate will work with our multidisciplinary team of scientists, landscape architects, and engineers to support ecological restoration, conservation, climate adaptation and resiliency, and environmental justice work for government, private, and non-governmental organizations.

Biohabitats works with public, private, and not-for-profit clients to restore and regenerate life-supporting ecological processes and create a world of abundant biodiversity, climate resilience, environmental justice, and clean water. Our shared mission to restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship serves as the foundation for our practice, while self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose define our culture. As a perpetual purpose trust owned company, Biohabitats’ commitment to nature is resolute.

We provide outstanding benefits as described on our Careers page.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Preparing ecological site analyses and planning for a range of project scales
• Conducting ecological field assessments, watershed inventories, flora & fauna studies, wetland delineations and tree surveys.
• Preparing concept designs through construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Participating in construction administration and oversight.
• Providing graphic communication support for projects and proposals.
• Participating and leading community engagement initiatives.
• Supporting Southeast Atlantic Bioregion business development activities.

Required Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

• Professional experience related to ecological restoration & conservation; climate adaptation and resiliency; environmental justice; and clean water.
• Applied experience supporting design projects (e.g., grading, soils, planting plans, and habitat enhancement features, etc.) from concept through construction drawings.
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, 3d modeling software, and Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong graphic, written, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to support or lead field assessments under a variety of weather and site conditions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Southeastern United States and occasionally beyond.
• Love for wild nature and a dedication to restore the earth and inspire ecological stewardship is a must.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Knowledge

• Familiarity with ecosystems of the Southeast and native plant identification.
• Familiarity with wetland delineation and willingness to participate in training.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS software
• Restoration construction and plant installation oversight experience.
• Community engagement experience
• Professional networking experience in the Southeast.

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture with a background in ecology or related earth sciences discipline.

Years of Relevant Experience

3-8 years of relevant experience as a Landscape Architect

Professional Registration

PLA or ability to obtain through reciprocity within 2 years of hire date

Salary Range

$65,000.00 – $80,000.00

Location

Charleston, SC or Raleigh, NC. Biohabitats provides a flexible, hybrid work environment. During the onboarding period, new team members are expected to spend up to 4 to 5 days each week in our Bioregional office. They can then transition to fewer office days per week, with flexibility to adjust based on field work and travel.