Your role at GEI.

GEI Consultants Inc., is seeking a full time Landscape Architect/CAD Designer for our ecological restoration and natural resource design projects throughout the Great Lakes region. The Landscape Architect/CAD Designer would work collaboratively as part of our team to solve an array of water and environmental issues critical to Great Lakes’ environment, water, and conservation. Projects may range from statewide conservation initiatives to site-specific habitat restoration design, including stream and wetland restoration, dam removal, green infrastructure, and associated project implementation. Work is centered around the Great Lakes states but can involve collaboration with offices across the United States and Canada. Our environmental design work contributes to healthier, more resilient cities and communities, where people benefit from the ecosystem services provided by nature. Our team strives to provide the most capable individuals for each project.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

Collaborate with a wide range of earth sciences professionals and engineers to provide design services for civil engineering and ecological restoration-based projects, including:

• Develop project designs and provide design support using multiple computer-aided drafting tools, including Civil3D tools
• Assist with and lead development of conceptual design figures, detailed design drawings, and construction specifications.
• Develop cost estimates and quantity take-offs.
• Prepare design documents including drawings, technical specifications, bid documents, and project schedules.
• Prepare renderings of proposed projects suitable for clients and public presentations

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate will have experience with computer-aided design software, including AutoCAD and Civil3D
• The candidate will have at least 2-3 years of experience in designing with ecological principles including native landscape design, stormwater BMPs, stream/river restoration, or natural shoreline projects.
• Proficient in SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator.
• Ability to develop graphics to support project designs.
• The work done frequently demands some creativity be applied to support planning, analyzing, and design projects that can range in scale from an individual lot to large watersheds.
• The candidate will have the confidence and motivation to independently research, determine and calculate answers that lead to independent decisions on various work/client related issues.

Other Qualifications Considered Beneficial

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design or related field.

We are GEI.

Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.  

We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.  

With more than 40 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.

Employee-owned. Employee-focused.

As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more.  Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.

GEI’s Total Rewards Package

• Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
• Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Hybrid Work Schedules and Home Office and Cell Phone Stipends
• GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
• Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
• Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Rewards and Recognition
• GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
• Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
• A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• And More…

GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.