Job Description

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Chicago office of SmithGroup is looking for a Entry Level Landscape Architect to join our team.

Working with us, you will:

• Prepare concepts, design development and graphic illustrations under direct supervision.
• Participate in design meetings.
• Work with senior landscape architects to compile data and prepare design solutions.
• Work in collaborative integrated teams of professionals that include civil engineers, architects, building systems engineers, planners and environmental scientists.
• Consult with product manufacturers, evaluate and select construction materials.
• Assist in editing technical specifications.
• Assist in reviewing shop drawings.
• Visit construction sites to gather information, review design intent, inform and support senior project team members during the construction phase.
• Use in-depth knowledge of trees, shrubs, ground covers, perennials, and annuals in preparing planting plans and landscape master plans.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent.
• 0-4 years of professional experience (including summer, co-op or intern work).
• LEED AP preferred.
• High proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, GIS, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Technical knowledge of landscape architecture site development elements.

At SmithGroup, we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off, 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellbeing resources, paid parental leave, a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching, tuition reimbursement program, one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $58,000 to $64,000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role, please create a profile and apply!

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@smithgroup.com.

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