Landscape Designer

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. 

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

The Landscape Designer will assist in the design and management of a variety of project types including municipal facilities, streetscapes, parks/greenways, stream restorations, commercial/industrial sites, mixed-use/residential developments, and energy facilities. This role requires a solid understanding of landscape architecture principles, strong design skills, and the ability to work effectively with project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies. The Landscape Designer will support project execution, contribute to design development, and ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing land development, amenity design, landscape, and irrigation projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with internal and external project team members, clients, and agencies to maintain project schedules and proactively address project-related issues.
• Conduct site research and analysis to assess project feasibility, density, and constraints and produce associated diagrams or maps.
• Prepare presentation and design graphics for client meetings and community presentations or engagement events.
• Prepare detailed planting, soil, and irrigation plans, schedules, and specifications under the guidance of senior staff.
• Assist in the preparation of construction plan sets including demolition, grading, erosion control, and stormwater management plans.
• Contribute to the preparation of research summaries, design calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for approval by senior staff.
• Perform field inspections, compare field data to design plans, and gather necessary data, such as measurements, sketches, and photographs and assist in preparing detailed reports for review by senior staff.
• Assist in reviewing and responding to bid and construction-related requests for information, submittals, shop drawings, etc. for approval by senior staff.
• Assist in ensuring projects meet quality standard requirements and participate in quality control reviews.
• Represent the company at meetings with clients, county officials, conferences, seminars, and professional network events as needed.
• Complete other duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education and/or Work Experience Required: • Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program.• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Preferred: • Additional industry certifications