Landscape Architect

Description

A&E + SMA Design has been at the forefront of design in our region, serving clients and communities through innovative commercial, residential, and public works designs with a strong focus on sustainability, adaptive reuse, and stakeholder engagement. As we create a better future that reshapes skylines, reimagines shared spaces, and helps steward the planet, we recognize the intrinsic value of integrating landscape architecture into our holistic approach.

With that in mind, we're adding to our now multi-disciplinary team, expanding our landscape architecture talent. We're looking for a creator and collaborator, driven by a passion for building a better world and the joy of bringing new ideas to life. We are over 100 diversely talented professionals committed to client satisfaction, quality design, and improving the world around us. We don't just provide a service-we develop creative solutions for all design challenges within any given project. If you are an experienced landscape architect interested in working in a dynamic and collaborative environment and have the desire to do it alongside some of the best talent in the northwest, we invite you to apply.

Your skill set.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• Landscape Architectural licensure preferred
• LEED or sustainability accreditation preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a landscape architecture capacity required
• Experience with commercial and residential design
• Passion for design and landscape architecture, possessing an outstanding ability to communicate complex design ideas to audiences with varying degrees of design knowledge
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for design and technical drafting, and experience in 3D modeling software such as SketchUp 
• Ability to hand sketch design solutions and conceptual ideas for presentations and coordination
• Demonstrated experience working through entire project process from concept to construction completion
• Experience participating in client meetings, including preparing presentation graphics
• Perform contract coordination and development of requirements and specifications  
• Explore innovative solutions for performative site design and infrastructural systems
• Work effectively within a collaborative team environment and multi-disciplinary design teams
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously prioritizing within studio needs
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident, or possess a work visa to legally work in the U.S.

A day in the life.

• Contribute to a variety of different types of projects as our “in house” landscape architect
• Work fluidly between studios assisting in multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines
• Provide technical expertise to generate documents for projects ranging in size and scope
• Ensure quality control on all deliverables
• Understands the fundamental relationships and contractual obligations between the designers, consultants, owner and contractors
• Represents A&E + SMA Design in all client communications in regular intervals between all stages of the agreement and post-agreement activities
• Execute client agreements with defined scope and schedule, educating clients about the defined terms
• Schedule, attend, and record required meetings with clients, project team members, and stakeholder groups
• Periodically travel for site visits, inspections, and client meetings
• Maintain constant updates related to project completion, including schedule and billing milestones
• Strive to innovate, learn, and improve, never settling for the status quo

Perks of the work.

Some of the perks of working at A&E + SMA Design include:

• Competitive salary package with full benefits
• Annual bonuses
• Generous paid personal leave
• 401K and Roth with profit sharing
• Group health, dental, vision, and disability insurance cost shared at 75% (us)/25% (you)
• $50,000 of group life insurance
• Basic long-term care insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee wellness program
• Opportunities for advancement
• A kickass culture with frequent staff excursions and events, like an annual staff retreat, happy hours, and holiday functions

Different by design. Driven to create impact.

A&E + SMA Design is an integrated design firm with offices in Montana in Billings, Great Falls, Helena, Missoula, Bozeman, and Kalispell. We are a passionate, energetic team devoted to the architecture and design industries as well as the communities we serve. Our philosophy and holistic process challenges convention, blending architecture, interior design, construction administration, historic preservation, and graphic design into a comprehensive package for a wide range of project types.

X marks the spot.

They don’t call Montana the “Treasure State” for nothing. Under the big sky is a veritable trove of breathtaking views, historical landmarks, and outdoor activities. Each A&E + SMA Design location offers staff easy access to nearby mountain ranges for skiing and hiking, battlefields and sites from the travels of Lewis and Clark, dinosaur digs, rivers and waterfalls, and so much more. There is truly something for everyone in the last best place. If you don’t have the map to find what you’re looking for, just ask a friendly local to point you in the right direction.