Landscape Architect
About The Position
STV's Land Development team is growing, and we're seeking an experienced, licensed Landscape Architect who wants to take meaningful ownership of projects and expand their influence within a multidisciplinary practice. Based in our Owings Mills, Maryland office, you'll work alongside landscape architects, civil engineers, architects and project managers on a diverse portfolio of land development, building and infrastructure projects, including urban redevelopment, mixed-use, residential, education, commercial, institutional, streetscape and public-space work. This role is designed for a professional who brings strong design judgment, technical expertise and the ability to help lead projects from concept through construction. At STV, landscape architecture is part of an integrated design process. You'll collaborate directly with clients, agencies and multidisciplinary teams to solve complex site challenges and create thoughtful, buildable environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
- 8+ years of professional landscape architecture experience, preferably including land development, urban/site design or multidisciplinary project delivery.
- Active Professional Landscape Architect license in good standing.
- Maryland licensure preferred, or ability to obtain Maryland licensure through reciprocity.
- Demonstrated experience taking projects from conceptual design through permitting and construction documentation.
- Strong understanding of site planning, grading, planting design, hardscape, materials and landscape construction.
- Experience coordinating with civil engineering, architecture and other design disciplines.
- Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining design and technical quality.
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, MicroStation.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Land F/X, Enscape, Revit or GIS is a plus.
- Experience with Maryland permitting and land-development requirements, including Baltimore City and surrounding jurisdictions, the Maryland Forest Conservation Act, and Mid-Atlantic plant materials, is also valuable.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to site planning and landscape architectural design from early concepts and master planning through permitting, construction documentation and construction support.
- Develop solutions for planting, hardscape, grading, circulation, streetscapes, public spaces, amenity areas and other site environments.
- Prepare and oversee conceptual plans, presentation materials, permit packages and construction documents.
- Coordinate landscape architecture with civil, architectural and other disciplines to deliver cohesive and buildable solutions.
- Conduct site investigations and analyses to inform design and development decisions.
- Design sustainable, resilient and context-sensitive landscapes, including urban and on-structure environments.
- Participate in client, consultant and agency meetings and support permitting and approval processes.
- Provide technical review and quality control for landscape architecture deliverables.
- Mentor developing staff and provide technical guidance as appropriate.
- Support project managers with scope, schedule, budget and deliverable coordination.
- Participate in construction-phase services and support proposals and project pursuits.
- Take ownership of landscape architecture and site-design assignments from concept through construction.
- Work on highly visible projects throughout Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic.
- Apply both design creativity and technical rigor to complex site and development challenges.
- Collaborate directly with clients, consultants, agencies and project teams.
- Mentor and support developing landscape architects and designers.
- Contribute to project planning, quality, schedules, budgets and project pursuits.
- Help shape the continued growth of STV's landscape architecture practice in the region.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Back-Up Dependent Care
- Parental Leave
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
