What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Architect position at CLARK & ENERSEN INC?
Clark & Enersen is an employee-owned, full-service design firm offering in-house expertise in architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and commissioning. We also have staff members who specialize in community and stakeholder engagement, construction administration, digital experience design, energy modeling, grant assistance, interior design, laboratory planning, land development, space analytics, and sustainable and human-centered design.
Our firm provides employees with the opportunity to work on impactful, rewarding, and sustainable projects of all sizes and types across the country. With a culture that prioritizes exceptional service, integrated services, creative design solutions, and employee growth in a team-based atmosphere, our firm is seeking talented and motivated design professionals to become part of our team.
This role is a great fit for someone with an energetic mindset who is excited about the opportunity to join and contribute to a growing landscape architecture team within a strong multidisciplinary firm. You'll work alongside a collaborative group, contributing to thoughtful design while engaging in both project work and contributing strategically to the team's growth, direction, and future goals.
Location:
We are currently looking for a Landscape Architect to join our Lincoln, Nebraska, or Omaha, Nebraska office.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute creative and innovative design solutions as part of interdisciplinary teams on a diverse range of projects
- Foster collaborative design practices across all in-house disciplines
- collaborate with landscape architects and civil engineers to produce high-quality construction documents and technical details
- Prepare comprehensive, high-quality 3D and plan renderings in all phases of design
- Preparation of construction documents and opinion of costs
- Participation in site visits and client meetings
- Participation in various business development activities
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture
- 2-8 years of professional experience preferred
- Licensed Landscape Architect or actively pursuing licensure
- Strong written verbal, and graphic communication skills
- Ability to contribute across both design and technical phases of work
- Comfortable engaging in client meetings and presenting ideas in both informal and formal settings
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop required)
- Experience with 3D modeling and rendering softwares
- Working knowledge of grading, planting design, and site detailing fundamentals
- Experience with GIS is a plus
Preferred Qualities
- Brings energy, curiosity, and a strong team-first mindset
- Interested in growing quickly into increased responsibility within the team
- Comfortable balancing design thinking with technical production
- Engages in design conversations and is open to learning across disciplines
- Takes initiative and looks for ways to contribute beyond assigned tasks
- Interested in client interaction and developing confidence in that role
- Motivated to grow both technically and creatively over time
Benefits
- Team-based atmosphere.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package with profit-sharing potential.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Casual work environment.
- Approachable leadership team.
- Physical and mental health and wellness incentives.
- In-house golf league, softball, sand volleyball, and soccer teams.
What We Do
Our diverse portfolio is the direct result of our commitment to the communities we serve. Through close working relationships and service, we strive to meet the unique needs of each client. Our wide variety of experience on different types of projects, from state-of-the-art science and technology facilities to athletic competition venues, has given our team unmatched expertise in multiple markets.
How We Are Different
We bring all services together through our unique, holistic design approach. This method enhances our ability to communicate with clients and explore solutions. In turn, it helps our team collaborate at a high level and produce superior integration of site, systems, and structure. We also know that our firm is only as good as our people--and we happen to have some of the best design professionals in the entire A/E industry. Clark & Enersen hires and retains top talent for every discipline and department in our firm.
Clark & Enersen is an equal opportunity employer.