Western MA Section Opening Celebration - June 15

The Western Mass Section of the Boston Society of Landscape Architects held its Opening Celebration on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at the UMass Design Center in Springfield. Landscape Architects, UMass faculty, and other guests - about 30 in all - enjoyed the evening. Much of the discussion focused on potential activities of the Section and on how the Section could best serve BSLA members in the western part of the state.

Pictures of the event can be found by clicking here.

Welcome New and Returning Members

• Brian Giggey, Falmouth, ME
• Chris Mantle, Amherst, MA
• Lindsey Miller, Boston, MA
• Catherine Offenberg, Carol R. Johnson Associates, Inc., Boston, MA
• Vee Petchthevee, Sasaki Associates, Inc., Watertown, MA
• Jeff Plant, Weston, MA
• Megan Plante, Northampton, MA
• Bryce White, Rochester, NH

CLIENT CONNECTIONS
Newest BSLA Member Benefit

BSLA sent a project opportunity to members in good standing this month for a design featuring hardscapes in a Boston Suburb. Just another great reason to join ASLA and BSLA!

NEW CALENDAR LISTINGS

See the CALENDAR page at BSLAweb.org for more information on

• Design Discussion in Somerville (June 30)

Employment Opportunities

Entry + Mid Level LA Positions

Weston & Sampson has been a leader of design, engineering and environmental solutions throughout the Northeast since 1899.  Our primary focus has been to help our public and private clients solve their site development problems and challenges.  Today, our mission is focused on interdisciplinary solutions that protect, improve and sustain the built environment.We are currently recruiting for two positions:

We are seeking one entry level landscape designer with zero to four years of professional experience to join our growing design team. Our ideal candidate will have strong design, graphic communication, computer, and technical skills as well as the ability and desire to work on challenging projects that involve the development of award-winning parks, playgrounds, town commons, athletic facilities and urban design improvements. This is a support position that provides an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their skills, gain professional registration and be an integral part of a company with an outstanding reputation.  A bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture is required, as is a great attitude, references that can speak to your work ethic and abilities, proficiency in AutoCAD and digital rendering software including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp.   

We are also looking for one mid-level landscape architect with four to eight years of professional experience to assist in managing our growing design team.  Our ideal candidate will have similar skills as described above with a depth of experience in project management, successful project finance tracking, excellent client service, as well as the ability to inspire and mentor younger staff. A bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture is required, professional licensure is preferred. The ideal candidate will be a team player, have references that can speak to your ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously, and an operating knowledge of AutoCAD and digital rendering software including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp. Duties for both positions will include assistance/leadership in the preparation of reports, master plans, design development drawings and construction documents and in administering project construction and client coordination/interface.  Candidates must be able to travel locally in New England for project meetings. Weston & Sampson offers a comprehensive benefits package, a great professional environment and the opportunity to contribute to projects throughout the Northeast. 

The current positions are available in our Peabody, MA office with potential expansion to the Metro-Boston area. 

Please forward a copy of your resume, in confidence, to Weston & Sampson, Attention: Human Resources, 5 Centennial Drive, Peabody, MA  01960 or e-mail to careers@wseinc.com

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• Bartsch & Radner Design, Inc.
• Copley Wolff Design Group, Inc.
• Keith LeBlanc Landscape Architecture, Inc.
• Reed | Hilderbrand
• Shadley Associates, P.C.
• Stantec Planning and Landscape Architecture, P.C.
• Warner Larson Inc.
• Weston & Sampson