Architect, Landscape Architect or Designer – Junior Level

Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Studio, is actively seeking a landscape architect or designer to join our Oakland, California office. 

About us:

Waggonner & Ball is an internationally respected urban planning, design, landscape and architecture studio with an interdisciplinary practice committed to creating resilient landscapes, buildings, and communities. Our projects span all scales from buildings and sites to regions with a focus on water, culture, and history. As a Moffatt & Nichol design studio, we collaborate with clients and partners across the country.

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of the built and natural infrastructure that shape and serves our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in transportation. For the 4th year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is Ranked #1 in Engineering News-Record for Marine & Port Facilities in the U.S. Additionally, our firm consistently ranks in the Top 100 Pure Designers in the US and the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects and landscape architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy. 

Together, we deliver beautiful, holistic solutions to the most critical climate challenges of our time. 

Duties and responsibilities:

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

• Collaborates with colleagues across disciplines to analyze, document and communicate complex spatial and infrastructural systems in order to provide a sound basis for design
• Works with colleagues across disciplines to develop creative design concepts for clients/projects
• Prepares and produces CAD and/or Revit drawings to create and document designs
• Analyzes and visualizes geospatial data at a variety of scales, including interfacing between multiple software platforms
• Interfaces with clients on design issues and determines and develops design and technical solutions
• With support from senior staff, develops, modifies, and reviews production drawings and construction documents and corrects and updates documents as required
• Develops solutions for basic design problems 
• Assists with master planning, site planning and design efforts and documentation development, utilizing 2-D and 3-D modeling and digital presentation packaging
• Provides creative design direction during the conceptual and schematic phases of projects
• Performs design computations, specifications, compile data for basic to complex assignments
• Assists in the construction administration phase by reviewing shop drawings and creating a master log of the project submittals, as well as answering Request for Information (RFI) and Supplemental Information (SI) and preparation of change directives
• Prepares material sample boards and graphic presentations for client approval
• Coordinates or assists with outside disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Electrical and Mechanical and other consultants with landscape and site designs
• Reviews applicable codes and conducts zoning analyses to ensure that designs comply with minimum legal standards
• Ensures timely and effective management and delivery of drawings to ensure project goals and objectives have been satisfied
• Stays current with graphic standards and building construction methods
• Performs other duties as requested by management

Other duties:

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Masters of Architecture or Landscape Architecture degree; required
  • Architect or Landscape Architect License or in-process pursuit of licensure; preferred
• 1-5 years of design experience; required
• Interest in working at all scales of design, from regional systems to details, and all project phases
• Knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness
• Mastery of Adobe CC; required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit, Land Fx, Rhino, and rendering software; required
  • ArcGIS Pro proficiency; preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
• Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Studio uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

PLEASE INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR PORTFOLIO WITH YOUR APPLICATION.

Physical requirements:

Work is generally performed in an office or client office setting. Ability to use standard office equipment is required. Travel will be required.

Base Salary Range:

$32.00 to $45.00 per hour based on years of experience, level of education obtained, professional registration, and meeting the required qualifications in the job description.

Base salary range only applicable for candidates who will be hired and working in the California market. 

Employment Benefits:

At Waggonner & Ball and Moffatt & Nichol, we genuinely care about our team and strive to create a warm, welcoming environment. We’re excited to offer a range of great benefits and cover many costs to support you. Here are some highlights: 

• Enjoy low-cost employee healthcare with our company-paid high-deductible medical, dental, and vision plans 
  • Family coverage is available 
  • Low-deductible plan available 
• Generous HSA match to help manage healthcare expenses
• Stay energized with our amazing Wellness Program (with financial incentives) to keep you healthy and fit 
  • Features include: monthly one-on-one sessions with nutritionists, access to a Healthwise Pharmacist, mindfulness apps like The Calm and BetterHelp, and more
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programs for counseling and support 
• Generous Paid time off (15 to 25 days based on experience level), Paid Holidays (7), and a floating holiday
• 401(k) match to help you reach your financial goals
• Excellent Life Insurance coverage, fully paid by the company 
• You may also have the option to further your education with our comprehensive Tuition Reimbursement Program 
• Plus, there are plenty of training opportunities, a Leadership Development Program, a formal Mentoring program, an active YP (Young Professionals) group, and so much more
• And because we care about all members of your family, we offer Pet Insurance to look after your furry friends

 Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:

As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol and Waggonner & Ball, a Moffatt & Nichol Design Studio relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

EEO is the LAW

If you need more information or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at (562) 590-6500 or TTY/TDD users please call 711.