Landscape Architect​/Designer

Join our team at Tower Pinkster and open a new door to an amazing career! Tower Pinkster, an architecture, engineering, and interior design firm based in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky, is looking for a talented Landscape Architect. We seek a design and technical-minded individual who brings creativity and ownership to projects every day. This position is responsible for complete landscape design solutions on projects.

These include early concepts, design details, development, and production of documents for all site-related areas of the project.

• Plan and design open spaces including both natural and built environments.
• Develop supporting design documentation.
• Work closely with the project team’s architectural designers, project managers, project coordinators, and engineers to coordinate all proposed elements with the development of the site.
• Oversee/Participate in the design of a variety of projects.
• In collaboration with the project manager, establish landscape requirements from the client.
• Perform site analysis, including the assessment of existing site conditions.
• Conduct preliminary studies of the site ( contours, soil, ecology, buildings, and roads).
• Prepare and present detailed plans and working drawings, including, construction details, and specifications for the project using computer-aided design software.
• Continuous learning and research on topics such as plants, landscape materials, native species, plays capes, guidelines, and codes.
• Collaborate with a client when necessary to discuss the project's progress.

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• State of Michigan Licensure preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in landscape architecture and site planning.
• Understanding of site construction and civil engineering coordination.
• Possess creative design skills and software capabilities.
• Strong graphic capabilities and rendering skills.
• CAD and/or BIM knowledge – Autocad and Revit 2020 preferred.
• Exhibit good team communication skills and a positive outlook.
• LEED, SITES, or CPSI a bonus.

• Industry-leading compensation package, including paid overtime, performance bonuses, and profit sharing.
• National award-winning culture and a supportive work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their interests and passions, and balance work and life goals.
• A collaborative work environment along with many culture connection events and wellness activities, to include walking challenges, fitness challenges, book clubs, in-office chair massages, and more. We offer a Thrive program providing incentives up to $400.00 annually.
• Flexible work hours with a work-life balance program providing six additional days off per year, and a healthy paid time off program.
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability benefits, and paid community service hours.
• Annual team training, professional development opportunities, and career growth planning.
• The opportunity to reach your career goals with an award-winning firm. We highly encourage licensure, certification, and professional organization memberships, which are fully paid.
• Continued educational opportunities and a tuition reimbursement program.
• Firm-paid life and wellness coach for individuals and families in partnership with Ulliance.

Tower Pinkster is a firm of architects, engineers, and interior designers committed to design integrity, quality, and environmental responsibility. Our doors opened in 1953 with just six people, and now we have more than 250 of the best employees in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky. At our firm, it’s our people who make us different. We have the freedom to explore new ideas, the tools to create innovative strategies, and the talent to inspire our clients through interactive design.

We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that empowers each person to be their genuine self. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For more than 70 years, we have made significant contributions to our communities through our commitment to quality, sustainability,…