Join Our Team
PleinAire Design Group is a landscape architecture firm providing services for clients throughout California for the last 34 years. Our office is in Santa Maria, doing a wide range of projects for a varied group of clients.
We approach all projects as a unique challenge, each with its own specific demands and needs. We strive to understand these needs and to create a design solution that attains our clients’ goals and provides the greater community with a valuable asset.
We provide a range of services to our clients that include landscape architecture, arboriculture, water management, and consulting to local public agencies. That leads to a varied experience for our staff.
Open Positions
To apply, please email a resume in a PDF format (up to 20MB, link to download if larger) to office@pleinairedg.com.
Include your name plus the title of the position you are applying for in the subject line.
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Position Overview
PleinAire Design Group Is currently seeking candidates for the Designer/Project Manager position. We are looking for an experienced Designer/Project Manager with a minimum of 2 years of designer/project management experience. This is a full-time hybrid position in our Santa Maria office.
Responsibilities:
• Lead projects from conceptual design through construction administration
• Assist with site visits, tree inventory, tree protection and soils sample tasks
• Lead multiple projects in various stages of development simultaneously
• Communication & coordination of project team members, clients, consultants, contractors, and agency officials in a professional manner.
• Assist and attend project and public meetings.
• Basic office procedures and organizational protocols
• Produce & assist with project renderings/perspectives.
• Assist with RFQ, RFP, RFI’s, & submittals and produce the appropriate documents on a project specific basis.
• Having the ability to follow directions & work independently without supervision.
Skills Required:
• Knowledge and being proficient with AutoCAD.
• Knowledge and being proficient with Adobe Suite.
• Knowledge and being proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge and being proficient in SketchUp. (Desired, but not required)
• Knowledge and being proficient with Lumion. (Desired, but not required)
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• California Landscape Architecture License (Desired, but not required)
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience
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Position Overview
PleinAire Design Group Is currently seeking candidates for the Jr. Designer/Draftsperson position. This is a full-time hybrid position in our Santa Maria office.
Responsibilities:
• Lead projects from conceptual design through construction administration
• Assist with site visits, tree inventory, tree protection and soils sample tasks
• Lead multiple projects in various stages of development simultaneously
• Basic office procedures and organizational protocols
• Produce & assist with project renderings/perspectives.
• Assist with RFQ, RFP, RFI’s, & submittals and produce the appropriate documents on a project specific basis.
• Having the ability to follow directions & work independently without supervision.
Skills Required:
• Knowledge and being proficient with AutoCAD.
• Knowledge and being proficient with Adobe Suite.
• Knowledge and being proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge and being proficient in SketchUp. (Desired but not required)
• Knowledge and being proficient with Lumion. (Desired but not required)
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture
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Position Overview
PleinAire Design Group Is always open to accepting interns. This is an in-person position in our Santa Maria office. Flexible hours to accommodate class schedules if needed and a focus exposure to all phases of design and construction.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with site visits, tree inventory, tree protection and soils sample tasks
• Basic office procedures and organizational protocols
• Assist with RFQ, RFP, RFI’s, & submittals and produce the appropriate documents on a project specific basis.
• Having the ability to follow directions & work independently without supervision.
• Assist in production of design plans and construction documents.
Skills Required:
• Knowledge and being proficient with AutoCAD.
• Knowledge and being proficient with Adobe Suite.
• Knowledge and being proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
Qualifications:
• Enrolled in an Accredited Landscape Architecture program