Landscape Architect

Job Title:
Landscape Architect I Reports to: Land Planning & Development Lead

YOUR ROLE

As a Landscape Architect at Ackerman Estvold, you will participate in land planning and design for parks, recreational facilities, highways, and other properties, including subdivisions and commercial and industrial sites.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare site plans, specifications, and cost estimates for land development.
Responsible for master planning/zoning and entitlements
Collaborate with clients, engineers, or architects on landscape projects
Analyze site conditions such as drainage and structure location for environmental purposes or landscaping plans
Integrate existing land features or landscaping into designs
Inspect landscape work to ensure compliance with specifications
Prepare graphic representations or drawings of proposed plans or designs
Review and interpret plans, drawings, site layouts, specifications, or construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations
Prepare concepts for riverfront master planning and flood control
Help to create Marketing/Sales Exhibits per client request.

WHY YOU'D LOVE THIS JOB
You enjoy a position that allows you flexibility to design and build solutions for clients that impact communities
You can engage team members in cool projects and mentor them in their development
You like the responsibility that comes from working with a team of business professionals in a fast-paced environment
You are driven by integrity, quality, and industry-leading strategies.
You seek opportunities that achieve bottom line results for both clients and the company
You value a fun working environment that helps you succeed.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
~ Authorization to work in ND-U.S.
~ Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture
~3+ years of landscape architecture experience in land development
~ Ability to obtain professional licensure (ND) within 2 years of hire.
~ Knowledge of landscape elements, design, and construction methods and materials
~ Strong understanding of zoning, subdivision, and environmental regulations
~ Proficiency in AutoCAD required, Civil 3D preferred
~ Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp required
~ Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously and perform well under deadlines

A BIT MORE INFORMATION
Location

This position is based in our Minot, ND office; however, occasional travel to other locations and business conferences may be required on an occasional basis.

Salary & Benefit Information
This is a full-time exempt position with a competitive salary based on experience, plus a competitive benefits package.

As an additional benefit, Ackerman-Estvold compensates salaried individuals for overtime at the base rate for hours worked over 40 in a week.

Benefits Provided by Ackerman-Estvold Include :
~100% Paid Health Insurance for employees & child dependents. Spouse coverage also provided for monthly share of premium.
~ Employee-sponsored Dental & Vision insurance
~ Employee-sponsored Aflac plans, including Dental, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care, & Critical Illness
~ Employer provided Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accidental Death & Dismemberment & Group Life Insurance
~ Voluntary Life Insurance option
~401k with 5% match after 1 year of service
~ Employer-paid Identity Protection Services
~ FSA & Dependent Care
~ Flexible Scheduling
~ Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Ackerman-Estvold is an Equal Opportunity Employer The employing agency does not discriminate based on race, national origin, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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