Landscape Designer

Fuss & O'Neill; City of Schenectady (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking a Landscape Designer to support a multidisciplinary team. This hybrid role involves developing creative design concepts for various projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Landscape Architecture, up to 3 years of experience, and proficiency in software like AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite. The firm emphasizes work-life balance with flexible scheduling and generous PTO.

Benefits

Schedule Flexibility

Comprehensive health benefits

Access to online courses and learning materials

Generous paid time off

Clear paths for promotions

Regular team-building activities

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of related professional experience.
• Occasional site visits required (primarily in-state, approximately 5-10% of work time).

Responsibilities

• Develop site concept designs and construction documents.
• Assist in the preparation of presentation graphics and renderings.
• Apply office standards for AutoCAD, Adobe workflow, and file management.
• Incorporate feedback into drawings, graphics, and presentations.
• Work collaboratively with project managers to prioritize tasks.
• Contribute to project deadlines and overall team success.

Skills

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

3D modeling (SketchUp or Revit)

Rendering (Lumion or Enscape)

Microsoft Office

Hand drawing

Written communication

Verbal communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That's what it takes to work at Fuss & O'Neill - because that's what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we've prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you've found your future.

As a Landscape Designer, you’ll support a multidisciplinary team of planners, engineers, and landscape architects to bring creative visions to life. You’ll be involved in every stage of the design process - from conceptual design through construction documentation - working on a wide variety of projects such as parks, greenways, streetscapes, campus improvements, and resilient infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop site concept designs and construction documents utilizing AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, SketchUp/Revit, and Lumion/Enscape
• Assist in the preparation of presentation graphics and renderings for client/public meetings
• Learn and apply office standards for AutoCAD, Adobe workflow, and file management
• Incorporate feedback into drawings, graphics, and presentations in a timely manner
• Work collaboratively with project managers and team leaders to identify and prioritize tasks
• Contribute to project deadlines and overall team success

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture
• 0-3 years of related professional experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), 3D modeling (SketchUp or Revit), and rendering (Lumion or Enscape)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in hand drawing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Occasional site visits required (primarily in-state, approximately 5-10% of work time)

This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We're committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.

Benefits

• Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O'Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.

About Fuss & O'Neill

Fuss & O'Neill is a civil and environmental engineering firm that provides client-specific, forward-thinking, and holistic solutions. Since 1924, we have made it our mission to improve the built and natural environments in response to our public and private clients' evolving needs.

Our hiring process

• Stage 1: Applied
• Stage 2: Initial Screening
• Stage 3: 1st Interview
• Stage 4: Offer
• Stage 5: Hired