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DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES LLC

DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES LLC is hiring: Landscape Designer in Fort Worth

DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES LLC, Fort Worth, TX, United States, 76102

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Job Description

Job Description

WHAT WE DO:

Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning + landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.

As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 350+ positioned in our eight offices across the state of Texas – our firm’s size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.

WHO WE ARE:

The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo): Core Values, One Heart and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.

One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do.

Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. Through our profitable growth, we provide opportunities, such as Profit-sharing, career advancement, and stability – just to name a few. These are just some of the reasons we were just named a Top Firm to Work for by Zweig!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

The Landscape Designer is an entry-level position designed to develop foundational professional skills while gaining hands-on experience within the firm. This role involves hand drawing, extensive CAD work, and utilizing graphic and visual communication tools to support design projects. Additionally, the Landscape Designer I will assist across all levels of the Planning & Landscape Architecture (PLA) Line of Business at Dunaway, gaining broad exposure to the practice and contributing to a variety of projects.

Once selected to join our team, you will:

  • Draft drawings in accordance with Line of Business (LOB) standards and senior leadership directives.
  • Develop CAD plans and details for construction, irrigation, and planting, ensuring alignment with LOB standards.
  • Assist in graphic plan production using both hand-drawn and computer-generated graphics.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure proper file storage within the company network.
  • Provide project task updates to management and communicate progress effectively.
  • Attend meetings and presentations, taking detailed notes and contributing as needed.
  • Gain an understanding of client relationships and industry best practices within Landscape Architecture.
  • Support the preparation of area and quantity take-offs and assist in estimating probable construction costs at various project phases.
  • Contribute to the implementation of office and AutoCAD standards to maintain workflow consistency.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE:

  • Basic proficiency in CAD software, Adobe Suite, and 3D visualization tools.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.AutoCAD and Adobe Suite

SKILLS:

  • Foundational understanding of Landscape Architecture principles and industry standards.
  • Ability to take direction and work independently toward defined goals.
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and design capabilities.
  • Basic communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and clients.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 0-2 years of experience in Landscape Architecture

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Dunaway in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.