Landscape Designer/Architect
Apex Companies, Vancouver, WA, United States
Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and looking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm that invests in your development? If so, consider a career with Apex. Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the U.S., recognized for record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Apex is seeking a Regular Part-Time Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect to join our Vancouver, Washington office. The landscape architecture team collaborates on a wide range of projects throughout Oregon and Washington, and the role involves assisting with design and technical development of projects across all project phases.
Qualifications
Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional office.
Well‑organized, proactive team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong desire to collaborate with engineers, architects, biologists, planners, and other specialists.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Land FX planting, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of Pacific Northwest native and ornamental plants and planting design.
Basic experience in building construction drawing packages and in preparing project specifications and cost estimates.
Responsibilities
Assist the landscape architecture team in design, drawing production, and project management support.
Contribute to complex projects from initial concept through completion.
Work effectively with multi-disciplinary project teams.
Prepare planting designs and construction documents with minimal oversight.
Develop project‑specific construction details while considering budget and constructability.
Perform site analysis and research product and plant sourcing.
Integrate sustainable design and construction methodologies into the work.
Maintain and help improve company standards, processes, and systems.
Contribute to proposals, presentations, and marketing efforts.
Desirable Skills
Prior experience with WSDOT, PBOT, and/or ODOT standards, specifications, and processes (including PS&E and design‑bid‑build delivery).
Knowledge of Central/Eastern Washington and Oregon planting design.
Knowledge of Rocky Mountain states’ planting design.
Knowledge of irrigation design.
Location
The position will be based in our Vancouver, Washington office. The team meets in office 3–4 days a week; we are flexible with partial hybrid hours but value in‑person collaboration.
Benefits
Company‑subsidized medical and dental plans.
Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance.
401(k) match and tuition assistance.
Cross‑training and opportunity to work on a variety of projects.
Performance-based bonuses and other incentives.
Opportunity to work with a national firm of over 2,000 employees and 70+ locations.
Compensation
Annual Expected Pay Range: $52,500 – $66,000 USD.
We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make our website accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact Talent@apexcos.com or (301) 417‑0200.
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Apex is seeking a Regular Part-Time Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect to join our Vancouver, Washington office. The landscape architecture team collaborates on a wide range of projects throughout Oregon and Washington, and the role involves assisting with design and technical development of projects across all project phases.
Qualifications
Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional office.
Well‑organized, proactive team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong desire to collaborate with engineers, architects, biologists, planners, and other specialists.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Land FX planting, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of Pacific Northwest native and ornamental plants and planting design.
Basic experience in building construction drawing packages and in preparing project specifications and cost estimates.
Responsibilities
Assist the landscape architecture team in design, drawing production, and project management support.
Contribute to complex projects from initial concept through completion.
Work effectively with multi-disciplinary project teams.
Prepare planting designs and construction documents with minimal oversight.
Develop project‑specific construction details while considering budget and constructability.
Perform site analysis and research product and plant sourcing.
Integrate sustainable design and construction methodologies into the work.
Maintain and help improve company standards, processes, and systems.
Contribute to proposals, presentations, and marketing efforts.
Desirable Skills
Prior experience with WSDOT, PBOT, and/or ODOT standards, specifications, and processes (including PS&E and design‑bid‑build delivery).
Knowledge of Central/Eastern Washington and Oregon planting design.
Knowledge of Rocky Mountain states’ planting design.
Knowledge of irrigation design.
Location
The position will be based in our Vancouver, Washington office. The team meets in office 3–4 days a week; we are flexible with partial hybrid hours but value in‑person collaboration.
Benefits
Company‑subsidized medical and dental plans.
Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance.
401(k) match and tuition assistance.
Cross‑training and opportunity to work on a variety of projects.
Performance-based bonuses and other incentives.
Opportunity to work with a national firm of over 2,000 employees and 70+ locations.
Compensation
Annual Expected Pay Range: $52,500 – $66,000 USD.
We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make our website accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact Talent@apexcos.com or (301) 417‑0200.
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