Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect

Application Deadline: 31 July 2026

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, OH

Reporting To: Mike McAvoy

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Alabama.

Due to MSG's continued growth in our Civil/Municipal Division, a new opening is available for a Landscape Architect in Columbus, OH!

Key Responsibilities

Work in conjunction with licensed design professionals assisting with the design and preparation of a variety of public and private development projects, including commercial, industrial, residential, energy, water/waste water and community projects throughout the Midwest.

Coordinate with fellow MSG staff across a variety of service sectors including: Surveying, Geotechnical, Environmental, Structural, Traffic, Transportation, Site Construction, etc.

Perform and check various design calculations and performing various tasks as they relate to preparing a design package.

Preparing front end feasibility documents, due diligence reports and zoning studies, project development, storm water modeling and design, cost estimates and detailed design plans.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Practical experience in design and plan preparation of site/landscape development projects.

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or related engineering field

PLA certification or ability to obtain PLA certification within 6 to 12 months required.

Experience with researching and applying various agency design standards to civil projects to successfully achieve approvals.

Ability to apply guidelines and specifications. (i.e., City of Columbus and surrounding counties, ODOT, and etc.)

Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D. HydroCAD, Sketchup, or other design software required.

Proficiency in independent preparation of Hydraulic/Hydrologic reports is preferred.

The ability to engage reviewing agencies while preparing technical designs and addressing comments is a critical part of our process.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating and coordinating with review agencies.

Pay & Benefits

401(k) w/ company match

Health insurance

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

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