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Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.At ESA, we believe great design and meaningful environmental stewardship go hand in hand. We are driven by a mission to restore habitats, reconnect communities with natural systems, and shape resilient landscapes for future generations. As a 100% employee-owned firm, every team member has a voice-and a stake-in our success, fostering a culture grounded in collaboration, equity, and shared purpose.We are seeking a Landscape Architect/Landscape Restoration Specialistto help advance this work in the Pacific Northwest-someone who is passionate about ecological design, committed to elevating the health of natural and built environments, and eager to contribute to projects that create lasting environmental impact. This role emphasizes habitat restoration, mitigation site design, ecological improvements, and construction-phase services, while also valuing experience in urban and waterfront settings, parks and trails, and public access design. The ideal location for this role is Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate shall be able to work a hybrid schedule from our Seattle, WA office.Who You AreYou are an experienced practitioner with deep expertise inrestoration and mitigation design, irrigation, and you excel at coordinating with multidisciplinary teams of designers, biologists, engineers, planners, and environmental scientists.You understand how to translate technical data into implementable design solutions and are comfortable overseeing project management, design documentation, and construction implementation.You bring curiosity, integrity, and a collaborative spirit, and you are motivated by work that blends ecological science with thoughtful, resilient design.You have 5+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, ecological restoration, natural resources design, or related environmental design fields with significant experience in habitat restoration and mitigation projects, including one or more of the following:Wetland, riparian, or shoreline restorationStream, floodplain, or estuarine enhancementUpland revegetation and native plant designHabitat mitigation planning or monitoring design supportDemonstrated experience producingconstruction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for restoration and natural resource-based projects.Proven capabilities in designing temporary and permanent irrigation for restoration and mitigation planting sites.Construction observation/administrationexperience, including field oversight, submittal review, contractor coordination, and quality control.Proficiency in:AutoCAD or Civil 3DAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProject management softwareAbility to lead or supportproject managementtasks including schedule coordination, scope development, deliverable tracking, and client communication.Strong graphic, written, and verbal communication skills.Ability to work in the field, including walking on uneven terrain, carrying up to 25 lbs, and conducting site visits in varying weather conditions.Ability to work in ahybrid arrangementfrom theSeattle (preferred)or thePortland office.Licensed Landscape Architect in Washington and/or Oregon is preferred but not required.Experience collaborating closely withbiologists, engineers, hydrologists, and permitting specialistson restoration and mitigation projects.Expertise with native plant communities, ecological planting design, and performance-based restoration outcomes.Experience integrating technical information (geotechnical, hydrological, habitat analyses, etc.) into