Landscape Designer, Staff Level (Full-Time) bei H. T. Harvey & Associates

H. T. Harvey & Associates, an ecological consulting firm based in Northern California, is looking for collaborative and creative landscape designers to join the landscape architecture group in our San Francisco Bay Area office (Los Gatos, Santa Clara County). This staff-level role is full-time and can accommodate a hybrid schedule that allows for a combination of remote and in-office work. This is not a remote position, as work in the office is anticipated at least once a week and client project site visits will be required. The anticipated pay range for this position is $72,000– $85,000 annually. Actual compensation within the range will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  

About Us

The leaders in our landscape architecture group have unparalleled experience designing habitat restoration, open space, park, trail, and ecology-driven campus projects in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. The team is highly collaborative, fostering a strong culture of mentorship and support, learning from each other as well as from H. T. Harvey restoration, wildlife, botany and wetland, and aquatic ecologists. 

Our Work

The landscape architecture group’s work focuses on restoring native habitats and creating nature experiences in open space, park, and business campus settings that are both engaging and educational. For example, our team: 

• Spearheads the planning and design of a 9-acre park on the San Francisco Bay shoreline. The future park will encompass new tidal marsh and transition zone habitats and educate visitors about sea level rise and Bay ecology. 
• Plays a key role in planning of outdoor spaces on business campuses, including design and construction oversight for native landscapes and multi-modal paths.
• Assists the City of San Jose’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services with planning, monitoring, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of mitigation projects. 
• Collaborates with restoration ecologists and hydrologists to design a 100+ acre riparian floodplain and California sycamore restoration site. 

What It’s Like to Work on Our Team

Senior staff will mentor you, help you expand your landscape design skills, and develop project management skills. You’ll also have opportunities to work with H. T. Harvey ecologists to build your understanding of the habitats and species in the areas where we work. As a member of our landscape architecture group, the types of work you’ll contribute to include:

• Analyzing site conditions, developing conceptual designs and construction documents.
• Creating graphic plans and sections to support the ecological basis of design and planning for public access, creek, marsh and wetland restoration.
• Assisting with construction period services, including site visits and contractor coordination.
• Assisting restoration, wildlife, and plant ecologists with field work, including conducting field surveys and long-term restoration site monitoring of restoration sites.

Competencies, Skills, and Experience

We assume those who want to join our team as a staff-level landscape designer have a strong and relevant background, prior applicable experience, and a demonstrated interest in ecology. We’re looking for candidates who have:

• A minimum of 2 years of design experience in a professional setting, ideally in a landscape architecture office or studio
• An academic degree in landscape architecture, MLA preferred
• A keen design sense
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• A knack for analysis and problem-solving 
• An aptitude with hand rendering 
• Experience working in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite

Compensation

The anticipated pay range is $72,000—$85,000  annually, with a generous benefit package and individual incentive bonus potential. Actual salary will depend on a range of factors including duration, relevancy, and type of work experience, education, skillset, and competencies. More details on our employment package can be found here.

A Few Other Nitty Gritty Details

This position requires the future employee to:

• Hold a valid driver’s license with no major traffic violations or multiple minor violations
• Occasionally walk on varied terrain and work in inclement weather 
• Make a steadfast commitment to following best practices for field safety

How to Apply

Please submit resume, cover letter, and a design portfolio/work samples through our applicant portal (PDF format <10 MB). In your cover letter, please share why you consider yourself a good fit for this position, what your goals are for your next job, and unique aspects of your personality or experience that may not be reflected in your resume.

Ultimately, we’ll ask for references and potentially academic transcripts, but if you don’t have them handy now, they can be submitted later. 

Employment Package, Benefits, and Work Culture

We strive to support employees' career goals and their health and wellness. Our employment package includes a competitive salary and personal incentive bonus as well as a generous benefits package.

Health insurance

H. T. Harvey & Associates has always placed a strong emphasis on employee health and wellness. At the center of these offerings is our top-notch medical coverage (Cigna PPO and Kaiser Permanente HMO plans) along with Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) options. For full-time employees who opt in to one of our plans, we cover 100% of the premiums for that employee. Additional options include 50% premium coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children. The package also includes dental and vision coverage at no cost to the employee. Pro-rated plan options are available for those who work at least 50% time.

Retirement benefits

We offer 401(k) and ROTH 401(k) plans with a 33% employer match. This includes a 401(k) catch up plan that also has an employer match. The plan offers approximately 50 fund choices including a notable number of socially responsible investment fund options.  

Paid time off

We observe 9 company holidays, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for voluntary participation in a National Day of Service. Additionally, employees accrue paid vacation / personal and sick leave time.

Professional development

In addition to having a core value of ongoing development of scientific and professional expertise, we support participation in external training and certification programs, attendance at conferences and workshops, and membership in and engagement with scientific and professional associations. We also offer presentation, poster, and publication bonuses. 

Flexible work arrangements

We offer flexible scheduling options during the work week, with employees working from both company and home offices. Our goal is to facilitate collaboration and accommodate business needs while providing flexibility to employees. 

About H. T. Harvey & Associates 

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an ecological consulting firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with four offices in California and one in Hawaii. Our core areas of expertise are wildlife ecology, plant ecology, aquatic ecology, restoration ecology, and landscape architecture. We hire people who strive to be the best in their fields and provide training, support, and work opportunities to grow their expertise. We have been cultivating excellence in our staff and work in pursuit of our mission to create ecologically sound solutions to our clients’ complex natural resource challenges for more than 50 years. 

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.