The Position: Cascadia Partners seeks a visionary Senior Associate to serve as a high-impact project manager and strategic leader within our growing multidisciplinary practice. This role sits at the intersection of transformative environmental planning and dynamic public engagement.
What You’ll Work On: In this role, you will lead high-profile projects that directly address today's most pressing environmental challenges - from crafting visionary parks master plans and expanding resilient urban forest ecosystems, to supporting cutting-edge climate action plans. You will help clients navigate complex, high-stakes public processes by designing engagement strategies, facilitating community conversations, and delivering accessible visual storytelling. If you are eager to manage impactful projects, lead cross-functional teams, and turn bold environmental visions into real-world change, this position is for you.
Our Work: Cascadia Partners is a multidisciplinary consulting firm headquartered in Portland, OR, with a team of over 20 staff who work in-person, hybrid, or remotely. We work on 40-50 projects across the country annually, ranging from large-scale city comprehensive plans, site-level master plans, housing policy, zoning code updates, scenario planning, and community engagement. We focus on actionable plans that get built and solutions rooted in equitable community engagement.
Position Details: As a Senior Associate, you will jump into the driver's seat of our most inspiring environmental initiatives. What you will work on includes:
Parks Master Plans: Spearheading visionary plans for green spaces, trail networks, and public parks that build community health, promote equity, and connect people to nature.
Urban Forest Plans: Designing strategic plans to expand canopy coverage, enhance biodiversity, build urban climate resilience, and protect vital ecosystem services.
Climate Action & Resilience Plans: Developing actionable, data-driven roadmaps to help cities mitigate carbon footprints, adapt to climate impacts, and center frontline communities in the green transition.
In addition to leading these flagship projects, you will fill a critical capability gap at the firm by taking ownership of our strategic engagement work—designing the full trajectory of community involvement, guiding stakeholders through complex trade-offs, and resolving high-stakes challenges. You will manage production, interface directly with clients, direct internal project teams, oversee project budgets, and leverage your visual design skills to craft compelling, publication-ready layouts.
Our Values: We value diversity, equity, and inclusion on our team and in our work. We value intellectual curiosity and lifelong learning and offer professional development stipends and frequent internal skill-building courses. We value a healthy life-work balance and offer every other Friday off and 4 weeks starting paid vacation.
Representative Tasks:
Project & Team Leadership: Manage 3–5 concurrent planning projects, directing multidisciplinary teams of staff planners, subconsultants, and designers to deliver work on time, on budget, and within scope.
Strategic Engagement Design: Author robust community engagement plans, design creative outreach materials and messaging, and facilitate high-stakes public workshops, advisory committee meetings, and focus groups.
Technical & Policy Analysis: Synthesize complex spatial, demographic, and environmental data to inform land use, urban canopy, parks, and climate policies.
Visual Storytelling & Layout: Use InDesign, Illustrator, and GIS tools to produce highly polished, client-ready reports, infographics, and public presentations.
Client & Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal clients, steering committees, and community partners, managing scope expectations and project budgets.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in urban planning, environmental planning, public policy, communications, or a related field.
Education: Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, or related fields.
Project Management: Demonstrated success in managing projects and people, maintaining budgets, leading client meetings, and ensuring deliverables are on time and within scope.
Strategic Engagement: Experience designing planning processes and comprehensive engagement strategies and a willingness to champion this expertise within the firm. You have "been in the trenches," made mistakes, resolved issues, and know how to navigate tense or challenging situations with community members from diverse backgrounds.
Meeting Facilitation: Proven ability to facilitate complex, multi-stakeholder meetings and public workshops, moving groups toward consensus.
Visual Communications & Graphic Design: Skilled in layout design, graphic design, and visual storytelling, with the ability to translate complex planning concepts into highly polished, legible public materials.
Environmental Planning Knowledge: Practical knowledge of frameworks related to environmental planning, climate action, urban forestry, sustainability, or parks and recreation master planning.
Desirable Qualifications
Long-Range Planning Integration: Experience seamlessly blending engagement strategy into long-range environmental initiatives like climate resilience blueprints, urban forest plans, and parks master plans.
Local Government Collaboration: Experience working directly with or within municipal governments (e.g., parks departments, sustainability offices, or environmental planning divisions) to deliver high-stakes public plans.
Work Location
Preference for candidates based in or willing to relocate to Oregon or southwest Washington.
If based in the Portland metro area, must work 2 days per week in our office in the Pearl District.
Travel to client locations required (once every 1-3 months).
Compensation and Benefits
$85,000–$100,000 depending on experience and qualifications
Every other Friday off (36-hour average work week)
Gold-level health insurance, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with 3% employer match
Professional development stipend for training, conferences, and skill-building
Generous PTO:
4 weeks PTO in year one (prorated to hire date); 1 additional week per year of tenure, up to 8 weeks
11 paid holidays
Paid parental leave (dependent on state of residence)
How to Apply
Application materials can be submitted to Apply@Cascadia-Partners.com by Sunday, September 6, 2026
Please include 'Senior Associate - Environmental Planning & Engagement' in your subject line
Application materials should consist of the following:
Cover Letter describing your interest in this position, your philosophy on community engagement, and relevant experience in environmental and long-range planning.
Resumé summarizing work and educational history.
Work Portfolio featuring at least one engagement plan or summary report, and examples of visual communication/graphic layout work you have directly produced.
Senior Landscape Architect at Mackenzie Engineering, Inc.
Mackenzie is a growing firm offering full-service design solutions through an integrated in-house design team. Our landscape architects contribute to and lead a wide variety of projects including public facilities, parks, master plans, healthcare and industrial projects. We are seeking a highly experienced landscape architect with 12+ years of experience to join our team. This full-time role is suited to a self-motivated professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about project management and delivering high-quality projects within a multi-disciplinary firm.
This position involves guiding and mentoring staff while partnering with department leadership on strategic initiatives and business development. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to contribute to both project execution and the continued growth of the landscape architecture team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Foster staff development by supporting mentorship, growth opportunities, and a positive team environment
* Work with client, stakeholders, and project team to execute work
* Establish and maintain strong client relationships
* Identify market opportunities and develop project leads
* Prepare proposals, presentations, and marketing efforts
* Serve as the landscape architectural lead and landscape architect of record
* Coordinate with architects, interior designers, civil and structural engineers, and project consultants to ensure design integrity
* Proactively manage project scope, schedule, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution
* Assist in operational management efforts including staffing coordination, recruitment, and hiring
Qualifications:
* Strong construction documentation, detailing, cost estimating, and construction administration experience
* Strong project management experience in public and private sectors
* Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
* Business development and marketing experience
* Passionate about finding thoughtful solutions that exceed client expectations, meet social justice and climate equity goals, and are mindful of budget.
* Licensed in OR, WA, and/or CA
* Familiarity with design and production software such as the Adobe Creative Suite, Civil 3D, LandFX, Bluebeam, and SketchUp
* Proficiency with project management tools such as Deltek, Procore, Forma, MS Office Suite
Salary Range: $90k-130k depending on experience and location
To apply, please follow this link: https://www.mcknze.com/job-application?location=seattle&department=Landscape%20Architecture
At Mackenzie, we work a hybrid office schedule; all staff work in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with an option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits:
At Mackenzie, we invest in the well-being of our employees, both in and outside the workplace. Over the course of 60+ years in business, Mackenzie has created a vibrant employee culture.
By providing support for young families, and a transition plan for those nearing retirement, we nurture professional development through every stage of a long career.
We foster an active culture, engaging in our community and taking advantage of local sports, recreational, and cultural events.
Mackenzie offers:
* Health, Vision, Dental Insurance Coverage
---Cigna Traditional PPO
---Cigna High Deductible Health Plan
Flexible Spending Account
---Health
---Dependent Care
Paid Time Off
---Typical Paid Holidays
---Two Floater Holidays
---18 days of Paid Time Off earned per year
---Paid Parental Leave
---Paid Bereavement Leave
* Transportation Benefits Options
* Company-Funded Profit-Sharing Plan/Employee 401k
* Bonus Programs
* Disability and Life Insurance
* Supplemental Insurance Options through Mutual of Omaha
Landscape Designer at City of Eugene
Application Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026 - 5:00 p.m.
Accepting on-line applications only at www.eugene-or.gov/jobs
Information on How to Apply
Do you love parks, open spaces, and improving your community?
Eugene Parks and Open Space is looking for a Landscape Designer to join our dedicated team who enjoys working with other people while managing projects that implement the community’s vision for parks and open space in Eugene. Our team values diversity and is dedicated to improving equitable access to parks and creating a culture of belonging and inclusiveness.
This position resides in the Parks and Open Space Planning office, which is responsible for system-wide planning, land acquisition, park renovations, new park design and development, and trail planning and design. The Landscape Designer is typically responsible for all aspects of project management for small to mid-size projects such as playground renovations, sport court repair, trail reconstruction, sidewalk replacement, fencing, gates, and site furnishing installation. The Landscape Designer also often assists on larger scale projects under the guidance of a Landscape Architect or Principal Landscape Architect.
Department/Division: Public Works Department / Parks and Open Space Division
Salary Range: $38.55 - $50.14 / hourly; $80,184.00 - $104,291.20 / annually
The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA). You can learn more about our process at our How to Apply page.
Benefits: Please click the Benefits Tab to view the City of Eugene’s competitive package options.
Living & Working in Eugene
For more information on living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more, visit this page.
To be considered for this position you must attach a resume and cover letter. The cover letter should indicate why you are interested in and well-suited for this position.
Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Prepares conceptual designs for parks, open space, and related facilities; prepares cost estimates, project budget input, and feasibility studies; may perform on-site layout of facilities, trails and other related designs.
Coordinates or assists with the public input and formal review process for the preparation of park development or renovation plans.
Coordinates park landscape, amenities or facilities designs with operations teams within the Public Works Department.
Coordinates, analyzes, and synthesizes input from internal and external stakeholders that may be conflicting and makes recommendations.
Prepares maps, plans, specifications and bid documents for the construction of parks, open spaces, or related facilities.
Prepares formal requests for proposals, informal quotes, and contracts for professional services or improvements on park properties according to State and City laws, codes and regulations.
Supervises contractor construction of park-related facilities; inspects construction while in process including; landscapes, irrigation systems, trails, playgrounds, stormwater quality features, and other related facilities.
Supervises volunteer or in-house construction of park-related facilities in coordination with the Parks Operations Manager, Parks Operations Supervisors, and/or parks and open space Volunteer Coordinators.
May serve as contract manager and coordinator for park and open space related projects and agreements with other agencies, non-profit groups, and public users.
Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
Supports a workplace culture of belonging and a respectful working environment.
Attends and serves on a variety of City committees and task teams.
Performs related duties as assigned.
To view additional examples of duties, click here - Landscape Designer
Qualifications
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferrable skills from a variety of sources and experiences.
The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in landscape architecture or a closely related field.
Experience:
One year of experience in planning, landscape design, computer-aided drafting, parks maintenance, landscape construction, or related activities.
Possession of or ability to obtain, and maintain an appropriate, valid Oregon driver's license.
The Ideal Candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of landscape architecture.
Principles and practices of park, recreation, and open space planning.
Basic practices and methods of park and open space maintenance.
Basic principles and practices of plant selection, irrigation system design, stormwater management, and erosion control.
Basic principles and practices of natural resource management including native vegetation, wetlands, and water quality.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Prepare maps, concept plans, and construction drawings using AutoCad and GIS.
Understand and apply graphic forms including drafting, sketching and color rendering.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including citizens, staff in outside agencies, other City staff, contractors, and elected officials.
Prepare reports, conduct research efforts, respond to public information requests, and prepare and conduct presentations.
Manage time effectively and prioritize competing interests within a heavy workload.
Use various computer applications and equipment.
Landscape Architect/Designer at Range Studio
Location: Portland, Oregon
Experience: See below
Compensation: Commensurate with experience
Job Description
RANGE is a woman-owned, purpose-driven landscape architecture practice in Portland, Oregon, working at the intersection of ecology, community health, and long-term stewardship. We co-create thriving places designed to endure for generations. Our approach is built on relationships, in-depth research, and dedication to craft. We are an innovative, motivated firm seeking an equally passionate teammate!
RANGE is seeking a landscape architect or designer who can co-lead complex, community-driven public work while engaging deeply with how design, ecology, and stewardship shape community health. This role is for someone who is just as comfortable managing projects and clients as they are with creative design-thinking. They should value how landscapes are perceived and used by different communities, how long-term stewardship supports those relationships, and whether a place feels safe, legible, and welcoming to all.
Our work focuses on public parks, educational landscapes, and healthcare environments where design, ecological health, and stewardship interact to shape how landscapes are experienced, used, and evolve over time. We are looking for someone who can move fluidly between design and construction project phases while contributing to a practice that is actively advancing new ways of strengthening landscapes to support public life.
Candidates should have experience helping lead projects from planning through to concept, design, permitting, and implementation. The candidate should also be ready to shape the future of our practice through project pursuits, advancing RANGE’s position as a research-based practice, and building long-term client relationships. This position offers opportunities to be hands-on within a nimble team and to express your value through a variety of roles.
Job Requirements
• Serve as a project design lead, project manager, and grow into a prime project manager role
• Work directly with and serve as a responsible representative of RANGE with clients and communities
• Collaborate with and lead consultants across a wide variety of disciplines
• Engage directly with communities, particularly those historically underserved, in ways that inform design decisions, not just process
• Demonstrate the ability to synthesize ecological, social, and spatial information into clear design direction
• Produce and manage scopes and fees across disciplines, schedule, and team coordination
• Manage and contribute to high quality public-facing graphics, design development, technical drawings, and specifications
• Collaborate on project pursuits
• Patiently mentor entry-level staff and/or interns
Candidate Qualifications
Experience in public parks, educational landscapes, healthcare environments, or similar work where you:
• Operated as a project design lead and/or project manager on a multidisciplinary team
• Maintain a high-quality reputation with clients and owners
• Prepared for, facilitated or participated in community engagement events
• Navigated a variety of roles, including management, design, and construction administration
• Wrote detailed scopes of work, fees, and proposals
• Knowledge of ecological soil health and Pacific Northwest native plants
• Demonstrated writing skills for a variety of purposes
• Demonstrated hand drawing, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite skills
• Interfaced with or delivered a project in Revit
What we offer
RANGE celebrates diverse skill sets, backgrounds, life experiences, and approaches to design. We are committed to our employees. RANGE is a place for professional growth, leadership opportunities, and design exploration. We actively support professional development and create pathways for upward mobility. We acknowledge that each person has different needs, wants, and desires; please let us know how we can best support you. Currently, RANGE offers:
• Competitive compensation (hourly or salary to be negotiated with applicant)
• Compensation for all hours worked
• Flexible paid time for holidays, including days of importance to individuals
• Flexible hours and remote working options
• Paid continuing education and licensure fees
• Paid family leave
• Medical insurance
To Apply
We value your time. For this initial outreach, please submit a 1–2-page resume only. We prefer to start with a conversation before requesting a formal portfolio. Email: hello@range-studio.com.
Senior Stormwater Engineer/Senior Landscape Architect at Jacobs
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Location: Portland, Oregon, United States
Capabilities: Civil and Structural
Office Setup: Hybrid
Job ID #37282
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact:
Sustainable infrastructure achieves our client's infrastructure goals while also meeting community needs and being resilient to future conditions. Help us serve our clients and communities by designing beautiful, creative, cost-effective, and high-performing stormwater infrastructure.
Jacobs is seeking a Senior Stormwater Engineer/Senior Landscape Architect to lead stormwater planning, design, and construction documents for stormwater retrofit, transportation, and site development projects, as well as lead client engagement and business development throughout Oregon and southwestern WA from our downtown Portland, OR office.
In addition to supporting other water, transportation, and architectural projects, the Senior Stormwater Engineer/Senior Landscape Architect, will have a unique opportunity to lead cutting-edge stormwater focused projects, including water quality retrofits and other community-centered multi-benefit projects. Jacobs is a regional and national leader in green stormwater infrastructure and nature-based solutions; you will be integrated into our national urban stormwater professional practice network, receiving technical support and also project opportunities. This candidate will also partner with our regional environmental restoration and water resources practices, bringing integrated solutions to our clients across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
In this position you will lead stormwater analysis and design and hydrologic & hydraulic (H&H) modeling for a variety of water resources-related projects, including water quality retrofits, habitat restoration, transit, and site development projects. Work may include design from concept level to final construction documents, including writing and assembling stormwater and H&H reports; preparing and/or managing illustrative communications exhibits for project proposals, concept developments, and public presentations; and/or supporting construction administration. Candidates with a wide variety of successful design and task leadership experience will be viewed favorably.
Typical activities may include performing H&H analysis; providing and/or reviewing detailed calculations; overseeing the production of construction plans, drainage reports, specifications, and cost estimates; communicating designs and technical information to clients, community stakeholders, permitting agencies, and internal team members; and delegating similar tasks to early- and mid-career staff. Software typically used for projects include SWMM, PCSWMM, XPSWMM, HEC-HMS, InfoWorks ICM, the Western Washington Hydrology Model (WWHM), MGSFlood, Adobe Creative Suite tools, and others required to meet State, local, and Federal agency requirements.
You will have the opportunity to exercise judgment and make recommendations in the development and creation of storm drainage plans for complex, multi-disciplinary projects, with the potential for multiple types of construction delivery methods, such as design-build. In this role you will have ample opportunity for career growth as you lead engineering teams and support staff development.
Here's what you'll need:
*Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and/ or Landscape Architecture degree (BLA/BSLA/MLA)
*10+ years of experience working in H&H analysis, stormwater and BMP/LID design, as well as watershed modeling. Experience with effectively communicating about design deliverables to clients and community stakeholders.
*Technically-focused, with demonstrated experience developing contract documents, including plans, details, specifications, and cost estimates
*Ability to work independently, manage design tasks, and mentor early-career staff
*Ability to lead and direct project teams while overseeing design and project development
PE or PLA license
*Strong experience with CAD design software (AutoCAD Civil 3D)
*Experience with hydrologic modeling using WWHM, MGS Flood, SWMM, PCSWMM, XPSWMM, and/or InfoWorks ICM
*Applying and developing climate and projection data for designing and planning of resilient water resources infrastructure projects
*Existing relationships and business development experience with clients in Oregon and southwest Washington on stormwater programs and projects (water/stormwater utilities, Federal and state water quality and environmental protection agencies, local and regional flood management agencies, and regional and local planning and transportation agencies).
*Desire to lead teams, win work, and drive business development
Ideally, You'll Also Have:
*Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering; or, Masters of Landscape Architecture
*Experience in consulting for public agencies
*Familiarity with Oregon and Washington state, regional, and local stormwater regulations, policies, and design/performance standards
Familiarity with developing Temporary Erosion Sediment Control (TESC) plans, Construction *Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (CSWPPP), DEQ Compliance, and stormwater master plans
*Microstation InRoads or OpenRoads design experience
*Envision Sustainability Professional or LEED Accredited Professional
*Strong graphic experience with CAD design software and Adobe Creative Suite
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $110,600.00 to $172,850.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 20, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.