Landscape Architect

The Thrasher Group • Bridgeport, CT

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About The Position

Thrasher is seeking a Landscape Architect to join our Planning & Landscape Architecture 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, tourism infrastructure related 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. Our team is currently engaged in a multitude of community improvement projects across our footprint that are transforming public and private spaces in Appalachia. We are passionate about improving the places around us and are looking for a team member that wants to be involved in transformative projects for our region.

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) 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 insurance
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Company-paid $100,000 life insurance policy
• Supplemental life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident coverage
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Critical illness coverage
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
• Profit sharing
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Support for continuing education
• Support for professional registrations
• Assistance with warehouse club memberships
• Assistance with gym memberships
• Assistance with race entry fees
• Schedule flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree