Landscape Designer II

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

Design Finger Lakes and Southern Tier site development projects tied to campus municipal parks and community-focused work while building toward licensure and greater design ownership.

Support construction documents permitting plans ADA details agency coordination and technical production for projects moving from concept to approval and construction.

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

Compensation Benefits

• Salary range: $64480-$76090; actual compensation varies based on experience qualifications and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.
• Competitive benefits include medical dental vision 401(k) company-paid life and disability insurance PTO paid holidays and supplemental benefits.
• Hybrid work schedule professional development reimbursement shareholders program strong work-life balance and employee groups focused on community inclusion and employee voice.

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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