Landscape Designer II

Landscape Designer II (3 years) - AutoCAD Site Design Grading ADA

Design site development projects in Rochester from parks and campuses to municipal infrastructure while building toward licensure and greater design ownership.

Work alongside civil and transportation engineers on grading site layout ADA details and construction-ready documents for projects that shape Upstate New York communities.

What Youll Do

• Produce technical documents and construction drawings for small projects; support the design and production of larger multidisciplinary projects.
• Contribute to site design grading plans layout development ADA implementation and construction-ready documentation.
• Coordinate design requirements with civil transportation planning and other team members to keep project work aligned and moving.
• Conduct product and material research; develop practical design and product solutions and present them for consideration.
• Apply office standard details and adapt them to project-specific requirements while maintaining strong drawing organization and project file integrity.

What Were Looking For

• 3 years of landscape architecture experience and a degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Progress toward landscape architecture licensure and interest in increasing design ownership.
• Strong AutoCAD technical production documentation and task-management skills.
• Clear written verbal and graphic communication skills with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset ability to respond well to feedback and ownership of assigned work.

• Experience producing technical documents for small projects with increasing independence.
• Familiarity with ADA requirements and practical implementation in project work.
• Experience coordinating with other disciplines and contributing to buildable design solutions.
• Comfort with office standards materials research and production document organization.

• Build technical depth and design responsibility within a collaborative Fisher landscape architecture environment.
• Gain meaningful exposure to both small projects and larger multidisciplinary work.
• Grow toward licensure while working with teams grounded in quality accountability respect and continuous improvement.

Location Flexibility

This role is based in Rochester NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Ithaca or Buffalo as well as other established Fisher office locations based on project needs and team alignment.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Strong Work-life Balance
• Shareholders Program
• Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security
• Engage with a variety of employee groups focused on community inclusion and employee voice.

Salary Range $64480-$76090 Annually

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience qualifications/education and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

Fisher Associates does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any status protected by federal state or local law.

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