Planner / Landscape Architect

JR Engineering

  • Fort Collins, CO
  • $65,000-90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
  • Apply easily
Since 1973, JR Engineering has successfully served a variety of clients throughout Colorado. Areas of service include land development, surveying, surface transportation, water resources, and structural engineering as well as construction services in each of our major disciplines. Our in-house staff of talented engineers, surveyors, and support personnel enables us to respond quickly to demanding assignments, project schedules, and changing project scopes. With an annual Net Revenue of $16.5 million in 2024, JR Engineering currently has 95 employees with plans to grow to 120 employees over the next 3-5 years.Job Summary:The Planning / Landscape Architect position is responsible for assisting various project teams with site analysis, site & subdivision design, planning entitlement submittals, landscape architecture, and construction document preparation for a variety of private and public sector projects. The individual will have involvement in the production of graphic site design plans and perspective graphics, design details both hand-drawn and digital rendering, design presentations documents and reports.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Site design, subdivision/community and site amenity design.
  • Initial duties will include assisting various project teams with site analysis, site and subdivision design, landscape architecture, and construction document preparation for a variety of private and public sector projects.
  • Applicants can also expect involvement in the production of site design plan and perspective graphics, design details both hand-drawn and digital rendering, design presentations and reports.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Experience in preparation of presentation plan graphics and site and landscape construction documents.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as ability to professionally interface with clients, consultants, engineers and other project team members.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects.
  • Exceptional time management skills.
  • Ability to work within a fast-paced multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Strong graphic skills, with an emphasis on both hand and computer generated graphics.
  • Use of AutoCad 3D, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suites, Microsoft Office.
  • Strong problem solving, analytical, and creative skills.
  • Interest in and direct experience in land development planning and entitlements, including researching zoning codes and development ordinances, jurisdictional submittals requirements, etc.
  • Familiar with and competent with the respective software necessary to execute these duties as well as with AutoCad 3D.
Education/Experience:
  • BSLA / BLA or higher degree in Landscape Architecture and/or Planning.
  • RLA license a plus.
  • Mid-Level 3-5 years of experience.
Benefits include:
  • Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Retirement Savings Plan (401K) - 35% Company match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company-sponsored events
JR Engineering, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

JR Engineering