Associate Principal Landscape Architect

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is seeking an Associate Principal Landscape Architect in Omaha, Nebraska. This role focuses on designing spaces that enhance community well-being. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering, with at least 10 years of experience and proficient in tools such as AutoCAD and Photoshop. The position involves site analysis, client coordination, and participation in sustainable design initiatives. HDR emphasizes an active employee-owned culture and diversity in hiring.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Landscape Architecture.
• Experience with large-scale master planning required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site analysis, site planning, and landscape design.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients and agencies.
• Prepare marketing materials for obtaining work.

Skills

Site analysis

Site planning

Landscape design

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering

Professional registration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Associate Principal Landscape Architect

As part of HDR's Architecture practice, you will contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. By championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability and pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment.

In the role of Associate Principal Landscape Architect, we’ll count on you to:

• Conduct site analysis, site planning, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, site grading, storm drainage design and landscape design
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, consultants and public agencies on all assigned projects
• Coordinate with other disciplines, write and edit site and landscape specifications, and select landscape and pavement materials
• Provide construction administration as needed
• Prepare marketing materials for obtaining work from internal and external clients
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration
• Experience with large-scale master planning
• AutoCAD and Photoshop proficiency
• Extensive experience in all phases of landscape architectural projects and their management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and working in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.