Landscape Designer

Are you passionate about getting people outside? SE Group is seeking an aspiring Landscape Designer to join our office in Salt Lake City . This is an exciting opportunity to join an industry-leading team that are at the forefront of planning and designing places that encourage and inspire outdoor recreation. Your project experience will touch our target markets of Mountain Resorts, Communities, and Public Lands and include parks, open space, and trail master planning and design, as well as streetscape, bike parks, campgrounds, and multi-season resort projects across the country – our work takes us to places that most people target for a vacation! This position is designed for candidates that are emerging professionals in the Landscape Architecture field and provides opportunities for growth and pursuit of licensure. So, if you’re eager to make a difference and you thrive in collaborative environments, we want to hear from you! About SE Group At SE Group, our work is grounded in the belief that outdoor recreational experiences are a powerful foundation for thriving communities. This belief is the driving force behind our passion for uncovering the unique potential of every place and space we serve. SE Group has been the industry leader in the planning and design of mountain resorts since 1958. Over the years, our team has grown to include landscape architects, community planners, environmental analysts, and economic advisors that are pioneering how communities across the country think about recreation, tourism, and outdoor spaces. Whether it’s a multi-season mountain resort or a schoolyard playground, our clients trust us to lead them from the first spark of inspiration to final phase of implementation. With hubs in Utah, Colorado, and Vermont, we are fortunate to live and work in the heart of some of the amazing recreational communities we serve. We all share a passion for getting outside (in its many diverse forms) and SE Group is committed to offering an exceptional employee experience that honors this, as well as one that promotes collaboration, mentorship, growth - and laughter! What You’ll Do As part of the Landscape Architecture team, this position will work closely with project managers and other staff while contributing to all aspects of SE Group’s design and planning efforts. This is a full-time role for candidates that are comfortable contributing as an essential member of an open, collaborative, and innovative design team. The key responsibilities include: Site Design: Collaborate with team members and project partners to advance projects from planning and site analysis through concept design, design development, construction documentation, and implementation. Graphic Communication: Create clear and compelling maps, diagrams, sketches, and renderings to communicate design ideas and project outcomes. Technical Production: Support the development of layout, grading, planting, and detail drawings to facilitate site construction. 3D Modeling: Develop 3D models using tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, and emerging technologies to explore, refine, and present design concepts. Stakeholder Engagement: Support on-site project meetings, design charrettes, and project presentations. What We’re Looking For Experience: This position is primarily designed for candidates that are relatively new to the field of Landscape Architecture and have 0 to 3 years of professional experience. Education: Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited institution. Skills: Strong ability to communicate ideas graphically; hand-sketching skills are preferred – show us your skills in your portfolio! Proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud suite, and 3D-modeling platforms – you’ll use these tools day-in and day-out to communicate your work Technical design and documentation skills – including grading and detailing Excellent communication skills – this position requires you to be able to contribute to projects narratively A curious and entrepreneurial spirit – you don’t just “do the job” Demonstrated ability to participate in multiple projects at once, often with varying scales/scopes – this work will require you to be highly organized and work in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated ability to achieve high results in an independent work setting – key in our distributed team Location: We will be prioritizing candidates that can work from our office in Salt Lake City, Utah. Reports to: Senior Landscape Architect, Mountain Resorts Market Area. What You Can Expect from Us The anticipated salary range for this position is between $60,000 - $70,000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, and location. 401k + 4% company match Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (premiums 100% covered for employees) Health Savings Account (HSA) program with $2,000 annual employer contribution Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage Paid Family Leave: we offer new parents paid family leave (for birth or adoption) through a variety of options Generous vacation policy that promotes wellness (we want to you to be balanced!) Flexible work environment that supports active lifestyles (work hard, play hard is our ethos!) Paid subscription to Headspace app and numerous outdoor pro forma deals #J-18808-Ljbffr SE Group