Landscape Architect

A&E + SMA Design • Bozeman, MT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A&E + SMA Design is seeking a creative and collaborative Landscape Architect to join their multi-disciplinary team. The firm focuses on innovative commercial, residential, and public works designs with an emphasis on sustainability, adaptive reuse, and stakeholder engagement. This role will contribute to a variety of projects, providing technical expertise and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate is passionate about design, possesses strong communication skills, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously within a dynamic team environment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a landscape architecture capacity
• Experience with commercial and residential design
• Passion for design and landscape architecture, possessing an outstanding ability to communicate complex design ideas to audiences with varying degrees of design knowledge
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and design drafting and knowledge of 3D modeling software such as SketchUp
• Demonstrated experience working through entire project process from concept to construction completion
• Experience participating in client meetings, contract coordination and development of requirements and specifications
• Possess strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
• Explore innovative solutions for performative site design and infrastructural systems
• Work effectively within a collaborative team environment and multi-disciplinary design teams
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously prioritizing within studio needs
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, or possess a work visa to legally work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Landscape Architectural licensure preferred
• LEED or sustainability accreditation preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a variety of different types of projects as the "in house" landscape architect.
• Work fluidly between studios assisting in multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines.
• Provide technical expertise to generate documents for projects ranging in size and scope.
• Ensure quality control on all deliverables.
• Understand the fundamental relationships and contractual obligations between the designers, consultants, owner and contractors.
• Represent A&E + SMA Design in all client communications in regular intervals between all stages of the agreement and post-agreement activities.
• Execute client agreements with defined scope and schedule, educating clients about the defined terms.
• Schedule, attend, and record required meetings with clients, project team members, and stakeholder groups.
• Maintain constant updates related to project completion, including schedule and billing milestones.
• Strive to innovate, learn, and improve, never settling for the status quo.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with full benefits
• Annual bonuses
• Generous paid personal leave
• 401K and Roth with profit sharing
• Group health, dental, vision, and disability insurance cost shared at 75% (us)/25% (you)
• $50,000 of group life insurance
• Basic long-term care insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee wellness program
• Opportunities for advancement
• A kickass culture with frequent staff excursions and events, like an annual trip to Fairmont Hot Springs, happy hours, and holiday parties

What This Job Offers

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