The role – what you’ll do

Barr is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our Minneapolis, Minnesota team. In this role, you will lead and support landscape architectural site design for green infrastructure, innovative stormwater treatment, native plant community restoration, and natural resource management planning. Project work will integrate sustainable landscape design principles with traditional landscape architecture and include construction plans and details, illustrative renderings, sections, perspectives, infographics, detailed cost estimates, and technical specifications. You will also contribute to business development activities.

A successful person in this role is highly organized, self-driven, and precise. They can independently move tasks and projects forward with minimal guidance while also working flexibly with multidisciplinary teams to meet client and project needs. Strong communication, thoughtful collaboration, and attention to detail are essential. 

Your impact – key responsibilities

• Technical knowledge: Develop landscape architectural designs that integrate green infrastructure, innovative stormwater treatment, native plant community restoration, natural resource management, and traditional landscape architecture. 
• Software expertise: Bring strong skills with a variety of software related to landscape architectural design, including Civil3D.
• Project management: Plan, coordinate, and advance project tasks; manage multiple priorities; and communicate progress, needs, and risks with project team members and clients. 
• Business development and practice-building: develop, manage, and grow client relationships; lead business development efforts; support project positioning, proposal development, brand positioning, communications strategy, teaming partner development, and industry engagement to expand market presence.
• Industry leadership: represent Barr through client engagement, conference participation, professional organization involvement, thought leadership, and other activities that strengthen Barr’s reputation in landscape architecture and landscape ecology.

About the opportunity

• 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 Barr’s Minneapolis, Minnesota office
• Work environment: Must be able to work in locations featuring rough terrain typical of construction sites. Work may also require entering and working within facilities with limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other conditions typical of industrial facilities. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. An OSHA-mandated physical exam may be required, and safety training will be provided.

About you – required core competencies

• Education: Bachelor of Landscape Architecture or another relevant degree from an accredited program. 
• Experience: 15 or more years of professional experience in landscape architectural design, including project management experience. 
  • Experience with project management and developing landscape construction plans, including grading, planting plans, sections, and details; preparing planning, design, and construction cost estimates; and writing technical specifications. 
  • Experience creating detailed and attractive renderings, sections/elevations, infographics, and diagrams for client and public presentations. 
• Professional licensure in Minnesota
• Experience with business development activities including marketing, conference presentations, and proposal development.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail. Self-driven and independently motivated to move tasks and projects forward with minimal guidance or direction, with a flexible working style and the ability to work independently and with teams of specialists. 
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients. Demonstrated high level of precision in design and project task delivery. 
• Driver’s license: Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. 
• Work authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future. 

Helpful additional experience (not required)

• Master of Landscape Architecture degree from an accredited program. 
• Experience working and communicating with contractors and clients on and off construction sites. 

Compensation: Anticipated range of $105,000 - $115,000. Compensation will vary based on 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. This position is classified as exempt (salaried) under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Benefits - what we offer

We are committed to providing an employee experience that attracts and retains top talent. That's why we offer a competitive package of employee benefits - including some unique offerings not found at other companies. At Barr, we also believe that learning doesn't stop when you get your degree, which is why we provide coaching, mentoring, and support for ongoing educational opportunities to foster professional development at every stage of your career.

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock

• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders

• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities

• Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave

• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

Please note that benefits eligibility is determined and may change based on part-time, reduced-time, or full-time status.

About us - why choose Barr

At Barr, you'll join a community of engineers, scientists, and professionals who will help you achieve your ambitions and build a meaningful, rewarding career. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients who value Barr's tailored solutions and commitment to exceptional service.

As part of our employee-owned firm, you'll contribute to a culture of commitment and camaraderie where staff can thrive as professionals. We value diverse perspectives and experiences and believe an inclusive workplace is critical to our success.

To learn more about Barr's culture and values, visit: https://www.barr.com/Careers/Our-culture

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.