Ecological Landscape Architect 11013
Ecological Landscape Architect 11013
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$ 62000 - 78000
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SmithGroup is an awardwinning integrated design firm that blends research data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient inclusive spaces that solve our clients greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare science and technology workplace mixed use higher education cultural waterfront parks and open spaces and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design push boundaries and move us closer to a carbonfree future. Care to join us
The Madisonoffice of SmithGroupis looking for aEcological Landscape Architectto join our team.
Working with us you will:
Develop site vegetative habitat identification evaluation and reporting.
Prepare concepts design development and graphic illustrations for projects.
Assist in preparing construction documents.
Work with senior landscape architects to compile data and prepare design solutions.
Evaluate habitat quality identify plant species and prepare restoration plans including the development of planting and seeding lists.
Collaborate on the design of habitat structures for ecological habitats.
Work in collaborative integrated teams of professionals that include landscape architects civil engineers coastal engineers architects building systems engineers planners and environmental scientists.
Consult with product manufacturers evaluate and select construction materials.
Assist in editing technical specifications and reviewing shop drawings.
Visit construction sites to evaluate construction performance gather information review design intent inform and support senior project team members during the construction phase.
Participate in and manage post construction assessments of habitat creation projects.
Use habitat and ecology knowledge and experience of trees shrubs ground covers perennials and annuals in preparing planting plans and landscape master plans.
Participate in presenting design and restoration work to clients and the public business development efforts and project specific pursuits.
Travel as needed for project work.
An ideal candidate has:
A bachelors or masters degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent along with a secondary degree related to ecological science or a bachelors or masters degree in ecological or land management science.
Minimum5 years of professional experience with an emphasis on site evaluation and ecological and habitat restoration experience.
Restoration construction and management experience.
Proficiency in current design software including AutoCAD Civil 3D GIS and the Microsoft Office Suite.
At SmithGroup we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling a hybrid work environment 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off 8 paid federal holidays plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical dental and vision coverage wellbeing resources paid parental leave a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching tuition reimbursement program oneonone career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $62000 to $78000 annually and you are eligible for a performancebased bonus each year. To be considered for this role please create a profile and apply!
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Employment Type
Full-Time
