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KTUA is a collaboration of planners, landscape architects, GIS analysts, and graphic designers focused on the creation of livable communities. Established in 1970, KTUA has expanded the boundaries of a traditional landscape architecture office by incorporating active transportation, community planning, federal planning, and natural resource management practices into our portfolio. With this diversity, KTUA has the ability to help shape the bigger picture while addressing the fine-grained details that contribute to sustainable natural and built environments.

Our approach to landscape architectural projects is to create rich, memorable places where people are in balance with their environment, and their social, physical, and economic needs are fulfilled and sustained. We deliver well-planned solutions for diverse and challenging projects by drawing on our creative spirit, innovative use of technology and lessons learned from more than 54 years of experience taking projects from idea to implementation. The foundation of our creativity is based in careful research, understanding the local context and history, environmental responsibility, cost effectiveness, and awareness of community and client needs.

Senior Designer/Landscape Architect (3-7 Years Experience)

KTUA is looking for an inspired, creative, and motivated individual with a passion for community-based design and healthy placemaking to work with our project managers and senior staff on a variety of projects for public agencies, educational facilities, and private developers. Projects are typically located throughout Southern and Central California. Responsibilies include architecture design, graphics, construction document production (hardscape, details, grading, landscape lighting, irrigation and planting), construction administration, planning, management, marketing and analytical tasks.

KTUA is an award-winning firm with a diverse team who likes to work hard and play hard. We have a passion for design encouraged by observing the world and sharing our travels, hosting field trips to our sites, and collaborating in our office as a team. The diversity of project types and the variety of scales of our projects keep us engaged. We are constantly evolving by learning new techniques and processes. You might catch us on Halloween getting competitive in our pumpkin carving contest or eating carne asada tacos during our parking lot summer BBQs, or in search of the most obnoxious present for our annual white elephant gift exchange during the holidays. We are a group who focuses on client satisfaction. We are designing places to play, celebrate, learn, gather, and relax. If this sounds interesting to you, we would love to talk with you about your experience.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in planning, landscape architecture, architecture, or urban planning/design.
• Three or more years of experience with a landscape architectural firm.
• Working towards or currently a PLA.
• Strong project management and organizational skills required.
• Strong report writing, research, and presentation skills required.
• Ability to work on and/or manage multiple concurrent projects and coordinate multiple staff.
• Motivated self-starter able to work in a team environment and independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suites required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD is required and Microstation is a plus.
• Experience with ArcGIS, Land Fx, SketchUP or other 3D modeling, and visual simulations are a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA (Citizenship or current VISA/Green Card).

Benefits:

KTUA is a well-established planning and landscape architecture firm with a diverse project base. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a creative and dynamic work environment in our San Diego, California office.

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• 125 Cafeteria Plan Allowing Pre-Tax Expenses
• Holiday and Vacation Pay
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Performance Bonus Plan
• Stock Options and Profit-sharing Plan
• Bike and Transit Commuting Benefits
• Vibrant urban neighborhood, 10-minute walk to Balboa Park
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid sick days
• Mental health days

Salary Range:

$72-$82K/year

Apply:

Position available immediately and will remain open until filled. Email a cover letter, resume, and writing/graphic samples or a link to an online portfolio to info@ktua.com, no phone calls please.

General Inquiries

KTUA is often looking for talent. Please feel free to send us your resume and portfolio. Email your resume and a link to your online portfolio at info@ktua.com, no phone calls please.