Landscape Architect

Company: Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

Position:





Landscape Architect











Location:



Grand Rapids, MI











Job Id:



1891






# of Openings:



1














Landscape Architect



Location:

Grand Rapids, MI

Novi, MI

Lansing, MI

Ann Arbor, MI

Kalamazoo, MI



Job Summary

Fishbeck has an exciting opportunity for a creative and talented Landscape Architect based in one of our Michigan Offices. The qualified applicant will work with Fishbeck's Land Development Department with opportunity to assist with Landscape Design and Planning for several departments including Architectural, Brownfield Remediation, and Transportation. Individual will be working in multi-disciplinary environment and assisting with projects from conception to construction.



Responsibilities

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• Produce conceptual and illustrative drawings.
  
• Site planning and master planning.
  
• Landscape Architecture including Hardscape and Softscape designs, planting selection and irrigation coordination.
  
• Project representation at municipality levels.
  
• Research, writing, interpreting zoning ordinances.
  
• Interact daily with multi-disciplinary and multi-office teams within Fishbeck, providing insight and guidance to engineers for land development and site designs.
  
• Concept plans for Brownfield Redevelopment projects and grant applications.
  
• Landscape plans for MDOT pre-qualification project assignments.
  
  
  Minimum Physical Requirements
  
  Exposed to occasional lifting and carrying. Will have normal office working conditions and be required to sit and use a computer. Capable of traveling to and maneuvering around project sites for attending client and project meetings and site observations. Able to use various technical equipment for communication and documentation. Visual acuity necessary to perform responsibilities.
  
  
  
  Desired Education
  
  Bachelor degree
  
  
  
  Desired Major
  
  Landscape Architecture
  
  
  
  Desired Skills/Experience
  
  
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  • 10 years relevant experience in landscape architecture.
    
  • Licensed Landscape Architect
    
  • Experience with Higher Education Campuses is preferred
    
  • Knowledge of other disciplines beyond landscape architecture/urban design, such as civil/structural engineering, water resources, and ecosystem restoration.
    
  • Proficient in 2D/3D Graphic Rendering Software, AutoCAD and ability to hand sketch conceptual plans.
    
  • Experience with marketing and sales of new clients, coordination and production of proposals, and participation in presentations is a plus!
    
  • Experience in business development and fostering client relationships is a plus!
    
    
    What We Offer
    
    
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    • Competitive pay.
      
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
      
    • Reimbursement for tuition, continuing education, and professional/personal development.
      
    • Vacation and sick time, volunteer PTO, parental leave, and paid holidays.
      
    • 401(k), profit sharing, and stock options (we're 100% employee owned).
      
    • And more!
      
      About Fishbeck
      
      Fishbeck is one of the premier professional consulting firms in the nation, with 15 regional offices and more than 620 staff members. Engineering, environmental sciences, architecture, and construction management are the cornerstones of Fishbeck's services and integrated project approach. With the technical capabilities and understanding to take even the largest projects from initial concept to completion, we are a hands-on, design-oriented practice at heart. Our team of experts takes pride in our commitment to reliability in design, connection to our clients, and creativity at our core.
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
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