Landscape Architect

The Thrasher Group • Bridgeport, WV

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About The Position

The Thrasher Group, Inc. is a full-service architecture, engineering, and field services consulting firm serving clients across the Mid-Atlantic region. Since 1983, our mission has been to improve the communities where we live and work. Our in-house, multi-disciplinary team carries projects from concept to ribbon cutting, and our landscape architecture practice plays a key role in shaping parks, streetscapes, campuses, and public spaces throughout the region. Thrasher is seeking a Landscape Architect to join our growing planning and design team. This position will work closely with architects, civil engineers, and surveyors on a diverse range of projects, including parks and recreation facilities, trails, streetscapes, site development, master plans, and community revitalization efforts. The ideal candidate is a creative, detail-oriented designer who enjoys collaborating across disciplines and seeing projects through from early concepts to construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D required.
• Strong graphic, design, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Landscape Architect (PLA/RLA) preferred, or actively pursuing licensure.
• 3–7 years of professional landscape architecture or site design experience preferred; strong entry-level candidates will be considered.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Lumion, or similar visualization tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop site plans, landscape plans, planting designs, grading concepts, and hardscape details for public and private projects.
• Prepare conceptual designs, renderings, and graphics for master plans, community engagement, and funding applications.
• Produce construction documents, details, and specifications in coordination with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Participate in client meetings, public presentations, and community input sessions.
• Conduct site visits and assist with construction administration to ensure design intent is achieved.
• Support project pursuits and proposals with design concepts and graphic content.

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurance
• company paid short- and long-term disability
• 401K matching
• paid parental leave
• life insurance
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• professional development which includes structured goal setting and specialized training opportunities
• bonuses and annual salary reviews
• schedule flexibility

What This Job Offers

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