Junior Landscape Architect

Overview

When you join American Structurepoint, you gain more than a career. You become part of a family of talented, passionate, good-hearted people who take pride in going the extra mile for our clients. At American Structurepoint, we are known for making the impossible happen for clients across the world who want help building and bettering their communities. We live by our values—excellence, respect, integrity, innovation, and social responsibility. We encourage our experts to try new things and explore new ideas that turn our client’s dreams into reality, even if those ideas are unconventional. We invest in our people by offering excellent benefits and training, development, and mentorship opportunities that lead to a rewarding career path. If you are ready for more than a career, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team and help us improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.

Group: Planning and Economic Development

Position: Junior Landscape Architectural Designer/Architect

Location: Indianapolis, IN

The Staff Landscape Architectural Designer is a production position responsible for assisting other landscape architecture and urban planning group members in preparing various types of plans, reports, graphics, and construction documents for a wide variety of project types. This position might also assist other departments in the company with planning and design-related projects. Additional duties will include support in areas such as fieldwork, communication, and research.

Responsibilities

Provide design and drafting support to the landscape architecture staff. Work includes site layout, planting plans, and construction details.

Provide support to other department members in preparing various types of plans, reports, and projects, including:

• Comprehensive and neighborhood development plans
• Redevelopment and site master plans
• Parks and Trails master plans
• Economic development studies
• Alternative transportation plans
• Both public-sector and private-sector projects

Provide support to other departments in the company with planning-related projects (marketing, outreach and public involvement, project development).

Assist with design and planning process duties, including:

• Renderings, both digital and hand
• Site plans, maps, and diagrams
• Presentation materials (e.g., boards and reports)
• Writing
• Public meeting/outreach support/engagement

Qualifications

• Minimum of a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university program
• Must be highly motivated and possess the ability to work independently or on a team in a fast-paced, professional environment
• Self-motivated and a problem solver
• Excellent written, oral, and graphic communication skills
• 2 to 5 years experience in the field of Landscape Architecture
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Adobe design software (e.g., PhotoShop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• LandFX and SketchUp experience preferred
• Excellent organization and time management skills

Performance Measures:

• Amount of successful collaboration with staff members
• Quality of support provided to other departments and staff members
• Production technical skills and abilities