Landscape Designer II

Overview

Landscape Designer II (3+ years) - AutoCAD, Site Design, Grading, Urban Projects. Design Buffalo-area redevelopment, waterfront, civic, and urban site projects while building toward licensure and greater design ownership.

• Produce technical documents and construction drawings for small projects; support the design and production of larger multidisciplinary projects.
• Contribute to site design, grading plans, layout development, ADA implementation, and construction-ready documentation.
• Coordinate design requirements with civil, transportation, planning, and other team members to keep project work aligned and moving.
• Conduct product and material research; develop practical design and product solutions and present them for consideration.
• Apply office standard details and adapt them to project-specific requirements while maintaining strong drawing organization and project file integrity.

• 3+ years of landscape architecture experience and a degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Progress toward landscape architecture licensure and interest in increasing design ownership.
• Strong AutoCAD, technical production, documentation, and task-management skills.
• Clear written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with strong follow-through and attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset, ability to respond well to feedback, and ownership of assigned work.

• Experience producing technical documents for small projects with increasing independence.
• Familiarity with ADA requirements and practical implementation in project work.
• Experience coordinating with other disciplines and contributing to buildable design solutions.
• Comfort with office standards, materials research, and production document organization.

• Build technical depth and design responsibility within a collaborative Fisher landscape architecture environment.
• Gain meaningful exposure to both small projects and larger multidisciplinary work.
• Grow toward licensure while working with teams grounded in quality, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.

This role is based in Buffalo, NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Rochester or Ithaca, as well as other established Fisher office locations, based on project needs and team alignment.

$64,480-$76,090 Annually

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

Fisher Associates does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of any status protected by federal, state, or local law.