Landscape Architect bei SWBR

About Us

SWBR is a nationally recognized design firm with expertise in architecture, interior design, structural engineering, landscape architecture, graphic design, planning and civil engineering. Since our founding in 1969, the focus of our expertise and most of our current work supports education, housing, and workplace design.

We are proud of the diverse range of backgrounds, personalities, and passions that make up our team. But for all our differences, we’re united by a core mission: to positively impact lives through meaningful design.

With 120+ professionals, we are headquartered in Rochester, New York with offices in Troy, Syracuse, and Buffalo, New York.

We are currently seeking to add a full-time Licensed Landscape Architect to our Rochester, NY office. This position will be responsible for working within our collaborative environment, utilizing both hand graphics and computer skills, to provide landscape and urban design services.. 

Duties:

• Assisting with and participating in all phases of project development, including site inventory and analysis, schematic design, construction documentation and detailing, and project coordination
• Development and preparation of schematic design documents, such as colored plan renderings, elevations, and 3D models
• Development and preparation of construction documents, including hardscape plans, planting plans, grading plans, and construction details
• Coordination with allied disciplines
• Review employee performance with respect to the project expectations and goals and provide collaborative feedback towards employee appraisals and reviews
• 90% office setting, 10% active construction site visits.
  

Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture
• Licensure in Landscape Architecture in the State of New York
• 1-5 years’ post licensure experience in a similar role.
• Ability to work within a collaborative environment 
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously 
• Proficiency working in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Proficiency with Revit, or the willingness to learn, desired.
• Experience with Planting FX, SketchUp and ArcGIS is preferred.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
• Individual will work in a normal office setting and occasionally visit active construction sites, and must be physically able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and keyboard.

Base Salary Information: $65,672 - $79,410

The above salary ranges represent a good faith range for incumbents of these positions. Actual offers will be based on experience, education level, and demonstrated skills and will be at the discretion of the employer. 

We actively support professional development, including steps towards licensure and/or related accreditations, as a benefit of employment. SWBR offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package and provides a creative environment. Applicants interested in joining a progressive, energetic and family-friendly firm that rewards hard-working team players and offers unlimited growth potential in a multi-studio design setting should view our website at www.swbr.com/career/ to apply.

SWBR is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.