Landscape Architect III

As a Landscape Architect III at AECOM, you will be deeply involved in the design process from initial concept to final construction. Your primary responsibilities will include preparing design graphics and technical drawings, coordinating with other disciplines and departments, training architectural and design personnel, and performing technical assignments independently while adhering to set schedules and budgets.

To qualify for the Landscape Architect III role at AECOM, you should possess a BA/BS in Landscape Architecture along with a minimum of four years of landscape architecture-related experience. Although not mandatory, achieving licensure as a Landscape Architect or actively pursuing it can give you an edge. Familiarity with the Southeast region’s native plant communities, experience with MicroStation, and proficiency in AutoCAD and ArcGIS are also highly preferred.

AECOM is committed to your professional development as a Landscape Architect III. You'll have access to mentoring from Senior Landscape Architects and various training programs aimed at expanding your technical and leadership skills. The supportive environment encourages collaboration and fosters growth, allowing you to step into future leadership roles in the company.

In your role as a Landscape Architect III at AECOM, you'll engage with innovative transportation designs that enhance communities. This includes contributing to public and private projects focused on streetscapes, highway beautification, and multimodal pathway development, making a real impact on urban environments throughout the Southeast.

Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not an option for the Landscape Architect III position at AECOM. However, if you’re located in the Atlanta area or are willing to commute, you will have the chance to work with a dynamic team committed to making a difference in infrastructure and landscape architecture.

In answering this question, clearly outline your step-by-step design approach, emphasizing your ability to start from conceptualization, through client engagement, to site implementation. Highlight your collaborative skills, particularly in multidisciplinary settings, to showcase your teamwork during the design process.

Discuss your expertise in choosing appropriate plants for various climates and soil conditions, particularly in the Southeast, where you may reference native and environmentally sustainable options that thrive in local conditions. Share specific projects where your plant selection significantly enhanced the overall design.

Explain your familiarity with local laws, zoning regulations, and environmental standards that dictate landscape architecture. Provide examples of how you've successfully navigated these requirements in previous projects to ensure that all designs meet or exceed compliance.

Here, emphasize your collaborative experiences. Highlight a specific project, detailing how you engaged with professionals from diverse fields such as engineering, planning, and urban design, and how this collaboration improved the overall project outcome.

Discuss your proficiency with relevant tools like AutoCAD, MicroStation, and ArcGIS. Explain how you utilize these programs to create your designs and technical drawings, and share how they have enhanced your workflow and project efficiency.

Describe your project management skills, emphasizing your organized approach to balancing creative design with time and financial constraints. Mention any specific strategies you use to prioritize tasks effectively and ensure project milestones are met on time and within budget.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning professional courses, certifications, or mentorships you're pursuing. State how this commitment has influenced your ability to stay current with industry Trends and improve your design work consistently.

Prioritize client communication and engagement. Describe your methods for establishing a rapport with clients, such as conducting thorough consultations or surveys, to ensure their needs and desires are clearly translated into your design decisions.

Here, recount a specific project where challenges arose, whether technical, design-related, or client-driven. Describe the strategies you employed to address the difficulties, resulting in a successful project outcome, and highlight your problem-solving abilities.

Share your insights on upcoming trends in landscape architecture, particularly related to sustainable design, community integration, and technological advancements in transportation. Convey your enthusiasm for being part of these changes moving forward.