Planning - Landscape Design Professional

HOK Group, Inc.; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

HOK Group, Inc. is seeking a junior professional in Niagara Falls, NY to support project delivery across all phases.

Under supervision, you will assist in master planning, construction documentation, and design development, while applying sustainable design principles and contributing to client reviews. The role emphasizes learning through hands-on tasks, modeling, and integration of design concepts with established standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or architecture plus 1 to 3 years' experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required.
• Master's degree in landscape architecture or urban design may also be required.
• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Works on a broad range of assignments to support delivery of all project phases and construction administration.
• Gains experience in master plan reports, construction documentation and the construction process.
• Develops solutions to design problems following established standards.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design into projects.
• Builds models for client/project team review.
• Compiles data and performs elementary design computations.
• Assists with document management and archiving.

Skills

Team collaboration

Design concepts

Graphic presentation

Modeling

Data analysis

Sustainable design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

LEED credential within 12 months

Job description

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

Under close supervision from senior staff, performs basic planning assignments receiving specific and detailed instructions as to tasks required and results expected. Responsible for working with the project team to assist overall effort of completing various project phases.

Responsibilities

• Works on a broad range of assignments to support delivery of all project phases and construction administration.
• Works to gain experience in comprehensive preparation of master plan reports, construction documentation and the construction process.
• Develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Displays ability to grasp design concepts and express graphically.
• Builds models for client/project team review.
• Compiles data and performs elementary design computations.
• Performs benchmarking research on programming, comparable projects and images.
• Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• May assist team in construction administration document management.
• Displays beginning level understanding of HOK design and marketing process and supports interview and proposal preparation.
• Displays beginning level understanding of agreements. Works within budget, schedule, work plan and constraints.
• Actively promotes collaborative and innovative culture.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or architecture plus 1 to 3 years' experience; or equivalent in appropriate education and experience required. Master's degree in landscape architecture or urban design may also be required.
• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.

Other

• Travel may be required
• Overtime may be required
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The typical salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus. #LI-WK1

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you'll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to your 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.