Landscape Architect/Ecological Restoration Designer - Entry Level (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering is seeking an Entry Level Landscape Architect/Ecological Restoration Designer for a hybrid role. The position involves ecological analysis and design projects related to streams and wetlands, ensuring compliance with ecological regulations. Responsibilities include site inspections, environmental resource characterization, design document preparation, and client communication. Candidates should have a relevant degree, proficiency in AutoCAD, and the ability to obtain a Michigan landscape architect license.
About the position

The person in this position will work on ecological analysis and design projects involving streams and wetlands plus other potential resources and natural features such as woodlands, lakes, shorelines, and sand dunes. Work will largely be completed to help clients address requirements under ecological regulations including local community zoning ordinances, Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (such as Parts 301, 303, 325, and 353), and the U.S. Clean Water Act (Part 404) through stream restoration (such as channel naturalizing, daylighting, and/or dam removal) and wetland restoration (such as re-establishing historically drained wetlands). The work will include characterizing environmental resources, performing impact and mitigation assessments, preparing design documents, and supporting project permitting, construction, and post-construction compliance monitoring. Working as an individual or as part of a project team, assignments are expected to include site inspections and field data collection; stream characterization (including fluvial geomorphology analysis and use of the Michigan stream quantification tool [MiSQT]); supporting hydrologic assessments and water balances; performing resource impact analyses and mitigation strategy planning; preparation of design basis documentation; natural stream channel design; landscape and natural plant community design including stream and wetland restoration plans; surface water control and stormwater management design; preparation of plans and technical specifications; creation of erosion protection plans; construction observation; and reporting. Work will also include supporting project permitting and communicating with clients, permitting agencies, and public officials.

Responsibilities
• Conduct ecological analysis and design projects involving streams and wetlands.
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• Assist clients in meeting ecological regulations and requirements.
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• Perform site inspections and field data collection.
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• Characterize environmental resources and perform impact assessments.
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• Prepare design documents and technical specifications.
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• Support project permitting and compliance monitoring.
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• Communicate with clients, permitting agencies, and public officials.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, natural resource management, ecology, or related field from an accredited program.
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• Michigan landscape architect license or ability to obtain within one year.
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• Professional experience in ecological design.
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• Experience preparing construction plans including grading and planting plans.
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• Experience writing technical specifications.
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• Experience working with construction contractors and performing construction observation services.
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• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
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• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
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• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
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• Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
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• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
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• Possession of a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Nice-to-haves
• Master's or advanced degree in landscape architecture, natural resource management, ecology, or related field.
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• Advanced training for wetland and/or stream restoration practices.
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• 5+ years of professional experience in ecological design.
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• Experience with green infrastructure design.
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• Experience with sustainable landscape architectural practices.
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• Experience conducting wetland impact assessments and restoration design.
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• Experience performing stream geomorphic surveys and field assessments.
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• Experience with post-construction monitoring and compliance documentation.
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• Experience managing complex, multi-discipline projects.
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• Experience with ArcGIS software.
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• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite for artistic rendering.

Benefits
• Professional development funding
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• 401(k) retirement savings plan
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• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation
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• Cash bonus based on performance
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• Medical and dental insurance
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• Life insurance
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• Disability and accidental death insurance
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• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
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• Paid holidays
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• Paid time off (accrues on all hours worked)