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PEA Group · 3 weeks ago

Landscape Architect / Designer - Entry Level

Brighton, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

PEA Group is seeking an entry level Landscape Architect / Designer to assist senior staff with ongoing landscape architecture projects. The role involves preparing concept plans, site plans, and construction drawings, as well as collaborating on various design packages for projects like healthcare facilities and urban plazas.

Civil EngineeringConsultingLandscaping

Growth Opportunities

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

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape ArchitectureAutoCADAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft OfficeSketchupLumionLandscapeNative plants knowledgeGraphic communicationVerbal communicationWritten communicationTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

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