Senior Land Planner
About The Position
Atwell, LLC is seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Land Planner to work with a team of professionals on the planning, layout, grading, and landscape architecture of diverse sites. The role focuses on developing functional, compliant site designs and grading plans, integrating landscape architecture, and addressing project challenges through analytical and critical thinking. The Senior Land Planner communicates with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies; presents design concepts and responds to feedback; and stays informed about local regulations, environmental policies, and industry trends. The position requires a licensed professional with extensive land planning and development experience, knowledge of Maryland’s entitlement process, leadership experience, and expertise in site design, grading, drainage, and relevant design software.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Licensed professional with 10 or more years of experience in land planning and development.
- Strong knowledge of the Maryland entitlement process.
- Demonstrated team and project leadership experience.
- Expertise in site design, grading, and drainage.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SketchUp, and related tools.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the Prince George’s County and Montgomery County entitlement processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative site layouts that maximize functionality while adhering to zoning laws and environmental considerations.
- Create and review grading plans to optimize site drainage and prepare sites for construction, ensuring feasibility and efficiency.
- Collaborate on landscape design elements, integrating aesthetic and ecological considerations into project plans.
- Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies; present design concepts and address feedback.
- Use analytical and critical thinking to identify potential challenges and develop effective solutions throughout the planning process.
- Stay informed about local regulations, environmental policies, and industry trends to support project compliance and innovation.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work schedules for some positions.
- Tenure awards with travel vouchers.
- Competitive compensation packages.
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards.
- 401(k) match of 1:1 up to 4% of compensation.
- Tuition assistance.
- Student loan repayment.
- Paid licensing and certification fees and renewals.
- Financial rewards for obtaining licensure.
- Employee referrals.
- Annual wellness reimbursement.
- Dependent care match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Family planning and IVF benefits.
- Pet insurance.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
- Employer-paid long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.
- Supplemental benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness.
- Member Assistance Program with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
