Landscape Designer II
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Job overview
Fisher Associates is hiring a Landscape Designer II. Fisher Associates seeks a Landscape Designer II to create site development plans for Finger Lakes and Southern Tier projects, ranging from campus and municipal spaces to parks and community areas. The role involves producing construction drawings, supporting multidisciplinary design, coordinating with civil and planning teams, and advancing toward licensure while contributing to technical documentation and ADA compliance.
Key focus areas include Produce technical documents and construction drawings for small projects and support larger multidisciplinary design production., Contribute to site design, grading plans, layout development, ADA implementation, and construction-ready documentation., and Coordinate design requirements with civil, transportation, planning, and other team members to keep project work aligned..
Successful candidates bring 3+ Years Landscape Architecture Experience and Degree In Landscape Architecture. Important skills include AutoCAD, Technical Production, Technical Writing, Task-Management, Communication, and Collaboration.
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Landscape Designer II
Ithaca, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1001+W.+Seneca+St.+Ithaca+NY+USA+14850) • Placemaking + Community Design
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Landscape Designer II (3+ years) - AutoCAD, Site Design, Permitting, ADA
Design Finger Lakes and Southern Tier site development projects tied to campus, municipal, parks, and community-focused work while building toward licensure and greater design ownership.
Support construction documents, permitting plans, ADA details, agency coordination, and technical production for projects moving from concept to approval and construction.
What You’ll Do
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Produce technical documents and construction drawings for small projects; support the design and production of larger multidisciplinary projects.
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Contribute to site design, grading plans, layout development, ADA implementation, and construction-ready documentation.
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Coordinate design requirements with civil, transportation, planning, and other team members to keep project work aligned and moving.
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Conduct product and material research; develop practical design and product solutions and present them for consideration.
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Apply office standard details and adapt them to project-specific requirements while maintaining strong drawing organization and project file integrity.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
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3+ years of landscape architecture experience and a degree in Landscape Architecture.
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Progress toward landscape architecture licensure and interest in increasing design ownership.
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Strong AutoCAD, technical production, documentation, and task-management skills.
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Clear written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
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Collaborative mindset, ability to respond well to feedback, and ownership of assigned work.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience producing technical documents for small projects with increasing independence.
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Familiarity with ADA requirements and practical implementation in project work.
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Experience coordinating with other disciplines and contributing to buildable design solutions.
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Comfort with office standards, materials research, and production document organization.
Why Join Fisher
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Build technical depth and design responsibility within a collaborative Fisher landscape architecture environment.
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Gain meaningful exposure to both small projects and larger multidisciplinary work.
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Grow toward licensure while working with teams grounded in quality, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.
Location Flexibility
This role is based in Ithaca, NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Rochester or Buffalo, as well as other established Fisher office locations, based on project needs and team alignment.
Compensation + Benefits
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Salary range: $64,480-$76,090; actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.
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Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and supplemental benefits.
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Hybrid work schedule, professional development reimbursement, shareholders program, strong work-life balance, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.
Fisher Associates does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Salary Description
$64,480-$76,090 Annually
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