Landscape Designer

Colliers Engineering & Design•Rochester, NY

2d•$64,000 - $84,000

About The Position

The Colliers Engineering & Design Planning team is seeking a creative and technically proficient Landscape Designer to join our collaborative design team in New York State. This role supports the development of high-quality landscape architecture projects from visioning and concept design through construction documentation. The Landscape Designer will assist with visioning, plan development, site analysis, design, and detailing; prepare plans, specifications, and construction documents; and contribute to the development of visualizations, renderings, and presentation materials. Working under the guidance of senior staff, this position offers the opportunity to strengthen technical skills, gain experience across all project phases, and grow toward professional licensure while contributing to innovative and sustainable design solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture.
1-4 years of related experience to Landscape Architecture and/or Urban Design.
Desire to pursue licensure (not required at time of hire).
Enthusiastic about creative design processes and working with a multi-disciplinary team.
Self-motivated and ability to work as both a team and independently.
Visionary and creative mindset.
Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office, and SketchUp.
Demonstrate advanced investigative, analytical, and research skills.
Skilled in graphic presentations.
Ability to prioritize tasks and overall workload.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrate advanced technical and nontechnical writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with 3D rendering tools such as Lumion, Enscape, D5 (preferred but not required).
Familiar with LandFX (preferred but not required).
GPS/GIS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the design process across all phases: concept, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
Create visual presentations, renderings, and illustrative graphics to communicate design intent.
Apply visual organization and graphic design skills to reports and deliverables.
Engages with internal staff and the public with strong oral presentations and writing (memos, emails, reports).
Balance multiple projects and projects of multiple types and scales (community plans, feasibility studies, master plans, schematic site designs, etc).
Contribute to site analysis, base mapping, and technical detailing.
Assist in the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
Participate in internal design charrettes and collaborate closely with senior designers and project managers.
Attend client and site meetings; prepare meeting minutes and follow-up materials.
Assist with preparation and facilitation of public meetings.
Help ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
Engage in professional development, learning firm standards, and contributing to design discussions.

Benefits

company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid pregnancy disability leave
short- and long-term disability insurance
life insurance
a company-matched 401(k)/Roth
paid time off that includes parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
reimbursement for education
a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses
mentorship program
wellness program
Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities