Career Path of a Landscape Designer at Siegfried Engineering
Regina's passion for landscape architecture stemmed from childhood experiences helping their dad with construction projects and working at Home Depot, exposing them to "construction and everything." After initially considering civil engineering at UC Davis, they discovered a love for the "art component" of landscape architecture, a blend of art, science, and math, leading to their current role.
Career Exploration, Construction, Landscape Architecture, Art and Science, Internships
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Regina Paredes Martinez
Landscape Designer II
Siegfried Engineering
University of California Davis
n/a
Architecture, Interior Design
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Early exposure to construction through family involvement sparked an interest in the field.
2. A job at Home Depot provided further practical experience and broadened construction knowledge.
3. The pursuit of a landscape architecture degree at UC Davis combined artistic and scientific interests, highlighting the blend of art and science in the profession.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college and any internships or jobs you had before your current role?
My experience with landscape architecture began long before I even thought about college. My dad worked in construction and would always have projects around the house. I got to help him with design and building, literally learning everything about it.
Later, when I was a bit older, I got a job at Home Depot. That was also a mix of construction and different departments, so I got to learn more and expand my knowledge in construction.
When I got to college at UC Davis, I realized I wanted to stay within the construction field. I initially thought I wanted to study civil engineering. However, as I started taking more landscape courses, I realized I liked the art component.
Landscape architecture is a mix of arts, science, and math, but it's definitely very artistic. That's why I really enjoy it. I wasn't able to participate in any internships during my four years at Davis, but I do wish I had and recommend it if you can.