Raedeke Associates, Inc. is looking for a Licensed Landscape Architect with experience and expertise in wetland and riparian mitigation design, implementation, and monitoring, as well as low-impact development design such as bio-retention facilities and rain gardens.  We are a small, employee-owned Environmental Consulting firm located in the Northgate area of north Seattle.  The position is non-exempt hourly with a flexible work schedule.  We have a casual office environment and offer free parking with easy access to many local services.

Summary of Duties:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to prepare mitigation design plans for wetlands, streams, and critical area buffers, and conduct construction, compliance, and long-term monitoring.  The position also involves providing third-party review of applicant submittals for local jurisdictions, managing projects, preparing budgets and proposals, supervising field crews, and review of contractor work and submittals, working on heavy construction sites while utilizing personal protection equipment, as needed. 

Desired Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture and biology or related fields, with an emphasis on native plants of the Pacific Northwest
• Certification as a Professional Landscape Architect
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience
• Training and experience in landscape design, implementation, and monitoring, with an emphasis on native wetland and riparian systems
• Experience on construction project sites, including review and approval of contractor submittals and compliance with plan specifications
• Training and experience in low impact development features, such as bioretention facilities, rain gardens, soft shore design
• Certificate in Wetland Science & Management from the University of Washington is  a plus
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Proficiency in current CAD software; proficiency in ArcGIS a plus  
• Valid driver’s license

Compensation

• Wage rate is competitive and commensurate with experience, hourly rate is $45 - $55 per hour with estimated 35-40 hours per week
• Competitive benefits package

Application

Send resume and letter of application to employment@raedeke.com

Applications will be accepted until position is filled