Landscape Architect / Designer - Entry Level

PEA Group • Brighton, MI

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About The Position

The entry level Landscape Architect / Designer assists senior staff with their ongoing landscape architecture projects. Tasks include assisting in the preparation of concept plans, site plans, details, construction drawings, site analysis, and presentation graphics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• 0-2 years of experience preparing schematic design, design development, and construction documents for various site development projects.
• Working knowledge of landscape and native plants in the Midwest region.
• Working knowledge of typical computer software programs used for design and graphics (AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Sketchup, Lumion, etc.)
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Orientation toward teamwork and collaboration.
• Willingness to perform work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Job requires being cooperative with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, positive attitude.
• Ability to creatively problem-solve, persistently complete assigned tasks efficiently and exercise sound business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with senior staff on the design packages for projects such as; healthcare facilities, regional trails, urban plazas, residential developments, large commercial centers, and corporate campuses.
• Analyzes data on conditions such as site location, drainage, or structure location for environmental reports or landscaping plans.
• Integrates existing and proposed land features and structures into designs.
• Prepares plans using CAD software.
• Selects appropriate materials for use in landscape designs.
• Analyzes environmental reports on land conditions, such as drainage and energy usage.
• Assists in the preparation of landscape plans, site plans, hardscape details, construction drawings, site analysis, and presentation graphics.
• Coordinates the preparation of project drawings, exhibits, and calculations with other engineers, designers and technicians.
• Communicates with project team members, client representatives, review agencies and others as appropriate to the project.
• Seeks appropriate guidance in resolving various project related issues.
• Manages time effectively, organizes, and works on multiple projects simultaneously in order to meet project deadlines and client needs.
• Visits project sites to review conditions as appropriate.
• Performs other duties assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level