Landscape Architect

Otak is seeking a creative Landscape Designer/Landscape Architect to join our Planning and Landscape Architecture team in Portland, OR. Our portfolio includes parks and trails, landscape restoration, urban placemaking, green infrastructure, and critical facilities. You'll collaborate across disciplines to integrate design with ecology, infrastructure, and the built environment on projects throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

You'll gain exposure working on a diverse mix of project types, geographies, and clients. Receive direct mentorship from seasoned landscape architects, participate in all project phases, and gain support toward licensure and career growth. Each project emphasizes sustainability and environmental stewardship, offering the chance to shape places that endure and enrich daily life.

What you’ll do:

• Support Otak's Planning and Landscape Architecture practice on research, design, and planning tasks focused on ecological function, enhanced connectivity, community engagement, and human wellbeing.
• Collaborate with Water Resources Engineering teams on sustainable stormwater systems, stream and wetland restoration, and water access sites.
• Partner with Architects and Civil Engineers on mixed-use projects, affordable housing, streetscapes, and public open space.
• Support project work on infrastructure and visitor facilities at parks and public lands.
• Create design sketches, graphics, and visualizations.
• Facilitate public engagement and community collaboration.
• Assist project managers with project administration, client contact, and communications.
• Work independently and in team environments to develop landscape solutions for complex sites through all design phases.
• Provide construction documentation, administration support, and field oversight.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 4-8 years of professional experience in landscape architecture.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office; experience with ArcGIS, 3D visualization, and animation software a plus.
• Experience designing parks and public spaces, streetscapes, plazas and amenity areas, trails, and pedestrian facilities.
• Familiarity with construction design and detailing.
• Knowledge of native plant palettes and wetland/streambank planting design.
• Progress toward licensure; professional registration a plus.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications, and work location as well as market and business considerations.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $105,000 per year

Benefits

At our core, we believe that supporting our communities begins with supporting our employees. No matter what stage you’re at in your career, we have a comprehensive total rewards program to enhance your quality of life, help support your family, and assist you in achieving your personal and professional goals. Otak employees enjoy competitive salaries; discretionary performance bonuses; no-cost medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, HRA/HSA; a 401(k)-retirement match that is 100% vested immediately; a hybrid work schedule; Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual based on your industry experience rather than your seniority plus 9 paid holidays per year; a commuter allowance (based on your office location); support for your professional registration and/or certification fees; and much more! If you are out of the area and interested in relocating for this opportunity, relocation assistance may be provided.

Why work at Otak?

We’re not just looking for skills and experience, having shared values is just as important! When you work at Otak, you aren’t just joining a firm — you’re joining a community. We believe our best work happens in a culture of collaboration and inclusion, where the expertise of diverse individuals can thrive in a foundation of teamwork. The work environment we create is built on a simple concept: working on interesting projects with interesting people. However, we don’t just believe in cultivating our own community; we’re also committed to enriching the communities around us with smart, creative solutions. We know our employees make an investment in us, so we’re committed to making an investment in them. Seasoned experts and young professionals work together to encourage personal growth and skill development at all experience levels. Plus, we’re expanding — and we’re dedicated to developing an internal infrastructure with the strength and talent to support that growth.

Equal Opportunity

At Otak, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and respectful for all. We believe that diverse perspectives enrich our work environment, fuel innovation, and are essential to our collective success.

We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and bias. Every individual at Otak is valued, included, and treated with dignity and respect. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

All employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We strive to ensure that our practices uphold fairness and equity at every stage of the employment lifecycle.

Our Vision for an Inclusive Workplace

We are committed to creating an environment where:

• Diverse identities are embraced, and differences are valued as a source of strength.
• Every employee feels safe to be their authentic self and contributes meaningfully.
• Unique perspectives are encouraged, and open dialogue is welcomed to foster innovation.
• Curiosity replaces judgment, and respectful engagement is prioritized in all interactions.
• Relationships are built on mutual trust, dignity, and respect, forming the foundation of our workplace culture.

We provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, including pregnant employees, to ensure an accessible and supportive work environment. If you require assistance or accommodations during the application process or in the workplace, please contact Otak’s People Services Department at GRPHumanResources@Otak.com.

Join us in shaping a more inclusive future!