Landscape Architect I

Progressive AE • Full-time • Grand Rapids, Michigan, US • 3m ago

Make an Impact

As a Landscape Architect I, you will support the team to develop design concepts and create accurate documentation in all phases within the established design principles, project budget, and schedule; this can include participating in planting design, site design, detail sheet creation, and researching zoning and landscape design requirements. This will include a high level of collaboration across a multi-disciplinary team, including planning, civil engineering, and architectural design professionals.

Deliver Results

Lead the development of design, graphic presentations, and 3D renderings. Use design software/technology, including Civil 3D, AutoCAD 3D, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and other emerging technologies for presentation and production purposes. Utilize hand sketching techniques to communicate design concepts.
Prepare documentation for all phases of the design process. Produce preliminary concepts with oversight and full design phase deliverables including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, quantity take-offs, technical reports, narratives, and permit applications.
Perform site analysis including assessment of existing conditions, and conduct preliminary studies of the site, including contours, soil, ecology, buildings, and road.
Prepare construction permitting documents and public agency approvals.
Participate in the development of project specifications and their coordination with the drawings.
Conduct field observations to monitor progress of construction. Assist others with field observation services for conformance with plans and specifications and preparation of reports as a follow up.
Engage with client representatives regarding area of expertise and develop a positive relationship of trust

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent in education and experience required for professional licensure.
Licensed Landscape Architect with current license.
Minimum 2 years of post-graduate landscape architectural experience, including experience working in a design services professional office.
Strong knowledge of AutoCAD.
Experience producing construction documents.
Strong knowledge of SketchUp, Lumion, LandFX, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

CLARB registration and ASLA membership.
CSI-CDT certification.
5 or more years of experience.
Experience working within a multidisciplinary firm.
Strong horticulture knowledge.

People Matter

Each individual’s background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.

Progressive Companies is comprised of people with a variety of abilities, races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, veteran statuses, and more. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements of innovative design. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Transforming Spaces. Empowering People.

The talented professionals of Progressive Companies are designers of a bold new future, creating high-performance structures and pathways, delivering on today’s needs and preparing for what’s to come. We live by the idea that design isn’t simply about beauty, it’s about improving strategic outcomes—what we call Performance Based Design. Our work spans across the nation, allowing team members to work on a variety of exciting projects and maximize impact as trusted partners to our clients and communities.

Sustainable and Inclusive

We are dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building trust, respect, and truly innovative design making spaces welcoming and accessible to all. Our sustainability approach embraces the AIA 2030 Commitment, together with a range of high performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies with a focus on climate responsive results to maximize positive impact in our industry.

Employee Owned

We act like owners—because we are. From modest beginnings of four original engineering partners in 1962, to almost 300 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants across multiple regional offices today, the energy, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial mindset you expect from a CEO come standard with every team member.

Culture of Excellence

The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®, with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). We take our work seriously, but have fun along the way, which fuels the creative spirit and supports a focus on work and life integration.
Progressive Companies is committed to development and growth of team members through continuing education, mentorship, growth opportunities, and more. We are dedicated to giving back to our communities, with paid service-learning hours available to every employee and corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities.

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