Landscape Architect/Ecological Restoration Designer – Entry Level (Hybrid)
, New York, New York, United States
Job Description:
Summary: T
he
person
in
t
his
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
N
atural
R
esources and
E
nvironmental
P
rotection
A
ct (such as
Parts
301
,
303
,
325, and 353)
,
and
the
U.S.
Clean Water Act (P
art 404
)
through stream restoration (such as
channel naturalizing,
daylighting,
and/or
dam removal
) and wetland restoration (such as re-establishing historically drained wetlands)
.
Th
e work will
include
characteriz
ing
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
support
in
g
project
permitt
ing
and communicating with
clients,
permitting
agencies
,
and public officials.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s d
egree in landscape architecture, natural resource management, ecology, or other related degree from an accredited program
Michigan landscape
architect license (or the ability to become licensed in Michigan within one year)
Professional experience in
ecological
design
Experience
preparing
construction plans including grading, planting plans, sections, and
detai
ls
E
xperience writing technical
specifications
Experience working and communicating with construction contractors and performing construction observation services
Proficiency
with AutoCAD
Exceptional organizational skills
Self-driven and independently motivated to
manage multiple tasks with a strong attention to detail with
minimal guidance or
direction
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, and
clients
Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-driven environment and to manage teams/commitments across many different clients and
projects
A flexible working style and ability to work with teams of specialists to meet project
needs
Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the
future
Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications: Master'
s
or other advanced degree in landscape architecture, natural resource management,
ecology,
or
other related degree from an accredited program
Advanced professional
development training
for
wetland and
/or
stream restoration practices
, including natural
stream
channel design
5+
years of
professional experience in
ecological
design
Experience
with green infrastructure
design
Experience with sustainable landscape archi
tect
ural
practices
Experience
conducting wetland impact assessment
s and
restoration/wetland
mitigation design
, including identification and evaluation of potential restoration opportunities
E
xperience performing stream geomorphic surveys and field
assessments
Experience conducting stream characterization, applying
MiSQT
to
determine
loss of functional feet, design
ing stream mitigation and calculating the functional lift achieved with the
MiSQT
, and preparing plans and specification
s
for stream restoration/mitigation
construction
Experience performing vegetation surveys and ecological quality assessments, developing native seed mixes, and preparing ecological restoration plans
Planting design experience and knowledge of local planting techniques and species
Experience
communicating with clients and
a
dvising on strategies to effectively navigate and meet environmental and ecological
regulations
Experience
n
egotiating with EGLE and other regulatory agencies (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, local
municipal
officials,
and consultants, etc.) on behalf of
clients
Experience with post-construction monitoring to document compliance with
Michigan Department of Environment, Great
Lakes
and Energy (EGLE) wetland and/or stream permits
and conservation easements
typically associated with Part 303 (Wetlands Protection) and Part 301 (Inland Lakes & Streams) of the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA) and developing adaptive management plans as necessary
to achieve client obligations.
E
xperience managing complex, multi-discipline
projects
Experience with ArcGIS
software
Proficiency
with
artistic rendering software such as
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign)
E
xperience in creating detailed and attractive renderings, section/elevations, and diagrams for client and public
presentation
Experience
d
eveloping
EGLE wetland and/or stream permit applications typically associated with Part 303 (Wetlands Protection) and Part 301 (Inland Lakes & Streams) of NREPA, including project descriptions and alternatives analyses.
A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of
either
of Barr's Grand Rapids or Ann Arbor, Michigan, office
s.
Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000
/year.
This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based upon relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.
Barr has a “no retained earnings” model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.
Benefits: People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr’s benefits package offerings include: professional development funding
401(k) retirement savings plan
employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution
cash bonus
medical and dental insurance
life insurance
disability and accidental death insurance
flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
paid holidays
paid time off
NOTE:
Must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction and restoration
sites and
may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be
. Safety training will be provided.
#LI-Hybrid
Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Summary: T
he
person
in
t
his
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
N
atural
R
esources and
E
nvironmental
P
rotection
A
ct (such as
Parts
301
,
303
,
325, and 353)
,
and
the
U.S.
Clean Water Act (P
art 404
)
through stream restoration (such as
channel naturalizing,
daylighting,
and/or
dam removal
) and wetland restoration (such as re-establishing historically drained wetlands)
.
Th
e work will
include
characteriz
ing
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
support
in
g
project
permitt
ing
and communicating with
clients,
permitting
agencies
,
and public officials.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s d
egree in landscape architecture, natural resource management, ecology, or other related degree from an accredited program
Michigan landscape
architect license (or the ability to become licensed in Michigan within one year)
Professional experience in
ecological
design
Experience
preparing
construction plans including grading, planting plans, sections, and
detai
ls
E
xperience writing technical
specifications
Experience working and communicating with construction contractors and performing construction observation services
Proficiency
with AutoCAD
Exceptional organizational skills
Self-driven and independently motivated to
manage multiple tasks with a strong attention to detail with
minimal guidance or
direction
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members, and
clients
Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-driven environment and to manage teams/commitments across many different clients and
projects
A flexible working style and ability to work with teams of specialists to meet project
needs
Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the
future
Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
Preferred Qualifications: Master'
s
or other advanced degree in landscape architecture, natural resource management,
ecology,
or
other related degree from an accredited program
Advanced professional
development training
for
wetland and
/or
stream restoration practices
, including natural
stream
channel design
5+
years of
professional experience in
ecological
design
Experience
with green infrastructure
design
Experience with sustainable landscape archi
tect
ural
practices
Experience
conducting wetland impact assessment
s and
restoration/wetland
mitigation design
, including identification and evaluation of potential restoration opportunities
E
xperience performing stream geomorphic surveys and field
assessments
Experience conducting stream characterization, applying
MiSQT
to
determine
loss of functional feet, design
ing stream mitigation and calculating the functional lift achieved with the
MiSQT
, and preparing plans and specification
s
for stream restoration/mitigation
construction
Experience performing vegetation surveys and ecological quality assessments, developing native seed mixes, and preparing ecological restoration plans
Planting design experience and knowledge of local planting techniques and species
Experience
communicating with clients and
a
dvising on strategies to effectively navigate and meet environmental and ecological
regulations
Experience
n
egotiating with EGLE and other regulatory agencies (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, local
municipal
officials,
and consultants, etc.) on behalf of
clients
Experience with post-construction monitoring to document compliance with
Michigan Department of Environment, Great
Lakes
and Energy (EGLE) wetland and/or stream permits
and conservation easements
typically associated with Part 303 (Wetlands Protection) and Part 301 (Inland Lakes & Streams) of the Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act 1994 PA 451, as amended (NREPA) and developing adaptive management plans as necessary
to achieve client obligations.
E
xperience managing complex, multi-discipline
projects
Experience with ArcGIS
software
Proficiency
with
artistic rendering software such as
Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign)
E
xperience in creating detailed and attractive renderings, section/elevations, and diagrams for client and public
presentation
Experience
d
eveloping
EGLE wetland and/or stream permit applications typically associated with Part 303 (Wetlands Protection) and Part 301 (Inland Lakes & Streams) of NREPA, including project descriptions and alternatives analyses.
A hybrid work arrangement may be considered for this position. A hybrid work arrangement refers to splitting time worked between a Barr office and a home office. This position is based out of
either
of Barr's Grand Rapids or Ann Arbor, Michigan, office
s.
Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000
/year.
This position is classified as exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Compensation will vary based upon relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.
Barr has a “no retained earnings” model and distributes all its profit to our employees through our bonus plan and ESOP.
Benefits: People report that they stay at Barr because of the camaraderie and career opportunities. Another draw is our competitive package of employee benefits, which includes professional development funding, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses, paid holidays, paid time off (accrues on all hours worked), and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked). Barr’s benefits package offerings include: professional development funding
401(k) retirement savings plan
employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation, provided through profit distribution
cash bonus
medical and dental insurance
life insurance
disability and accidental death insurance
flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
paid holidays
paid time off
NOTE:
Must be able to work in locations that feature rough terrain typical of construction and restoration
sites and
may also require entering and working in facilities that include limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be
. Safety training will be provided.
#LI-Hybrid
Open positions at Barr Engineering Co. do not have application deadlines. Barr Engineering Co. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.