Landscape Designer II

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform landscape architecture design under the close supervision of a senior landscape architect including hardscape detailing and grading. 
• Participate in project related meetings to coordinate activities and communicate designs. 
• Assist with preparation of landscape architecture deliverables including models, drawings and other project related documentation. 
• Participate in field surveys, condition assessments and site investigations. 
• Perform construction administration related tasks including submittal review, responding to RFI’s and observation of construction related activities. 

BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Landscape Architecture from accredited program required.  
• 2 to 4 years of related landscape architecture experience required.  Focus on public and recreation markets a plus. 
• CAD/BIM experience required.  Knowledgeable in GIS and Civil 3D a plus.  
• Experience with ornamental and native plantings of the Midwest a plus. 
• Strong communicator with the ability to interact with a variety of internal clients.  
• Responsible for personal task management and meeting scope and schedule. 
• Self-starter with the desire to learn the industry. 

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please view the following links for more information - EEO, EEO Supplement, and Pay Transparency.

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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Last updated on Aug 13, 2024