Licensed Landscape Architect

Stonefield Engineering and Design•Asbury Park, NJ

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About The Position

Stonefield Engineering & Design, a full-service Professional Engineering and Consulting Firm, is recruiting an experienced, motivated, and goal-driven Licensed Landscape Architect. Our firm offers a unique career opportunity for professionals who are as passionate about personal and professional growth as our team is. We are committed to providing the highest level of design and engineering expertise and customer service to our clients. For those who join the Stonefield team, we provide the tight-knit feel of a small firm while offering unparalleled access to management, meaningful project responsibility, and opportunities for continued career advancement. Stonefield provides design, engineering, and consulting services for real estate developers, universities, and public agencies. We are continually looking to expand our boundaries, capabilities, and services. Above all, we are problem-solvers and solution-finders for our clients and the communities we work in. We employ technology—from leading-edge communication tools to geographic information systems and 3-D modeling software—to provide accurate, creative, and easily comprehensible project documents that meet the objectives of our clients.

Requirements

Professional licensure as a Landscape Architect (LLA/RLA) with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
5+ years of professional landscape architecture, and/or land development experience
Demonstrated experience managing and delivering landscape architecture and site design projects
Strong understanding of site planning, planting design, grading, hardscape design, and construction documentation
Experience with zoning, land development approvals, and the site plan permitting process
Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills
Ability to effectively coordinate with clients, consultants, reviewing agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams
Ability to manage multiple projects, schedules, and priorities
Leadership skills and an interest in mentoring and developing junior team members
Self-motivation, natural curiosity, and a desire to contribute to the continued growth of the firm

Nice To Haves

Experience SketchUp and/or other 3-D visualization software
Photorealistic rendering
Municipal board presentations
Construction administration
Irrigation design
Business development

Responsibilities

Leading landscape architecture and site design efforts from initial concept through permitting and construction.
Developing creative and functional site plans, landscape and planting plans, hardscape design, grading concepts, lighting coordination, and other site design elements.
Project management responsibilities.
Client coordination.
Zoning and land development permitting.
Presentations before municipal boards and reviewing agencies.
Preparation and review of construction documents.
Field observations.
Site plan drafting and review.
Photorealistic renderings.
Environmental considerations.
Preparation of project reports and supporting documentation.
Taking ownership of projects.
Mentoring and supporting junior staff.
Contributing to the continued development of Stonefield's landscape architecture capabilities.
Playing an active role in strengthening and expanding the firm's Site Design practice.