Landscape Designer/Architect

Colliers; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)/Roth

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design’s Planning & Design team is seeking a Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect to join our Rochester, NY office. You will help develop landscape architecture projects from concept through construction documents, including visioning, plan development, site analysis, and detailing.

Under guidance of senior staff, you will strengthen technical skills, work across project phases, and pursue licensure while contributing to innovative and sustainable design solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture is required.
• 1–4 years of related experience in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design.
• Licensure or desire to pursue licensure.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support the design process across all phases: concept to construction documentation.
• Create visual presentations, renderings, and graphics to communicate design intent.
• Prepare construction drawings, specs, and cost estimates.
• Attend client and site meetings; prepare minutes and follow-up materials.
• Collaborate with senior designers and project managers to develop plans and detailing.
• Contribute to site analysis, base mapping, and technical detailing.

Skills

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Graphic presentations

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Lumion

Enscape

D5

LandFX

Microsoft Office

GIS experience

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design’s Planning & Design team is looking for a creative and technically skilled Landscape Designer or Landscape Architect to join our collaborative and growing team in Rochester, NY.

This role supports the development of high-quality landscape architecture projects from visioning and concept design through construction documentation. The Landscape Designer/Architect will assist with visioning, plan development, site analysis, design, and detailing; prepare plans, specifications, and construction documents; and contribute to the development of visualizations, renderings, and presentation materials. Working under the guidance of senior staff, this position offers the opportunity to strengthen technical skills, gain experience across all project phases, and grow toward professional licensure while contributing to innovative and sustainable design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the design process across all phases: concept, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation.
• Create visual presentations, renderings, and illustrative graphics to communicate design intent.
• Apply visual organization and graphic design skills to reports and deliverables.
• Engages with internal staff and the public with strong oral presentations and writing (memos, emails, reports).
• Balance multiple projects and projects of multiple types and scales (community plans, feasibility studies, master plans, schematic site designs, etc).
• Contribute to site analysis, base mapping, and technical detailing.
• Assist in the preparation of construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Participate in internal design charrettes and collaborate closely with senior designers and project managers.
• Attend client and site meetings; prepare meeting minutes and follow-up materials.
• Assist with preparation and facilitation of public meetings.
• Help ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Engage in professional development, learning firm standards, and contributing to design discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 1-4 years of related experience to Landscape Architecture and/or Urban Design.
• Licensure or desire to pursue licensure.
• Enthusiastic about creative design processes and working with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Self-motivated and ability to work as both a team and independently.
• Visionary and creative mindset.
• Demonstrate general computer skills, knowledge, and acumen (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Microsoft Office, and SketchUp.
• Familiar with 3D rendering tools such as Lumion, Enscape, D5 (preferred but not required).
• Familiar with LandFX (preferred but not required).
• Demonstrate advanced investigative, analytical, and research skills.
• Skilled in graphic presentations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and overall workload.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work as part of a team (i.e. collaborate, contribute, respect others).
• Demonstrate advanced technical and nontechnical writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• GPS/GIS experience a plus.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $62,000-$90,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.