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Colliers Engineering & Design · 2 days ago

Landscape Designer

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$64K/yr - $84K/yr

1+ years exp

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a creative and technically proficient Landscape Designer to join their collaborative design team. This role involves supporting the development of high-quality landscape architecture projects from visioning and concept design through construction documentation, while contributing to innovative and sustainable design solutions.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Landscape Architecture DegreeAutoCADAdobe Creative SuiteCivil 3DSketchUp3D Rendering ToolsGPS/GIS ExperienceAnalytical SkillsCreative Design MindsetCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-Motivated

Required

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

Preferred

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

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

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

Ongoing philanthropic opportunities

Company

Colliers Engineering & Design

Colliers Engineering is a provider of multi-discipline engineering, design, and consulting services to public and private sector clients. It is a sub-organization of Colliers.

Founded in 1984

Holmdel, New Jersey, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://colliersengineering.com

H1B Sponsorship

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