Watershed Progressive is hiring a Senior Licensed Landscape Architect to lead regenerative, water-centered landscape projects right here in the beautiful Ojai Valley!

Join our small, mission-driven team in advancing “connecting communities with their watersheds through integrated strategies for a healthy, resilient future.” Based in Ojai, you'll design climate-resilient landscapes that capture and reuse water, restore native habitats, and enhance local watersheds—work that directly benefits the Ojai community, Los Padres National Forest surroundings, and Ventura County's ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead site assessments, landscape design, and construction documentation for regenerative projects.
• Develop Water Management Plans integrating stormwater management, greywater reuse, rainwater harvesting, bioswales, rain gardens, and low-impact development (LID).
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, architects, contractors, and community stakeholders.
• Oversee landscape construction administration and support design-build teams.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to multidisciplinary collaboration.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Landscape Architecture.
• Active California Landscape Architect license.
• 7+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture and design leadership.
• Strong experience in stormwater engineering/management, Low Impact Design (LID), and water reuse systems (this is a core requirement—ideal candidate blends landscape architecture with practical stormwater expertise).
• High proficiency in AutoCAD (Land-FX preferred); advanced Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Knowledge of grading, drainage, California native plants, regional conditions, planting design, and irrigation.
• Excellent communication, self-motivation, and ability to work independently or remotely/onsite.

Preferred / Plus Skills:

• Holistic, nature-based, regenerative design experience.
• SketchUp, Rhino, or 3D modeling.
• Project management, mentoring, or public/community-based projects.

Why Join Us in Ojai?

• Live and work in one of California's most serene, nature-rich valleys—perfect for those passionate about local environmental stewardship.
• Competitive salary + full benefits: Health care stipend, annual training/wellness funds, 401k match, PTO/vacation/sick time, paid holidays.
• Meaningful impact: Help build resilient, beautiful landscapes that model best practices for water conservation and watershed health in Ventura County and beyond.

We especially encourage applications from Ojai Valley, Ventura, and nearby residents who share our commitment to ecological regeneration and community-centered work. Women, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and underrepresented groups in environmental fields are strongly encouraged to apply—even if you don't meet every qualification, tell us why you're excited about this role!

About Watershed Progressive:

Watershed Progressive (WP) is a consulting and design-build collaborative, focused on bringing appropriate water management to our clients through a regenerative, whole systems approach. Through collaborative projects, we integrate onsite water capture (with tools like greywater reuse, rainwater harvesting, and stormwater management) with watershed-level planning and monitoring to conserve water, sequester carbon, and create beautiful, ecologically sustainable landscapes. We envision thriving communities participating as stewards of resilient ecosystems, creating solutions that model best practices to reach optimum watershed health for future generations. Our work is rooted in technical knowledge, holistic design, and co-creating with communities and natural landscapes. Join our team of Environmental Scientists, Ecologists, Engineers, Planners, Landscape Architects, Designers, and Field/Construction staff to help build and enhance thriving communities.

Apply today—help shape a thriving, water-wise future!