Job Description

Mid-Level Landscape Architect

Location: Laurel, MD

Our client is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm specializing in civil engineering, landscape architecture, geotechnical engineering, surveying, construction materials testing & inspections and subsurface utility engineering.

Position Summary: The ideal candidate will have solid technical and design experience, strong collaboration skills, and a passion for high-quality, sustainable design solutions. This role will support senior staff while independently managing portions of projects from concept through construction documents.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing land planning and engineering documents for feasibility studies, preliminary plans, site plans, landscape plans, forest conservation, and site grading.
• Perform site evaluations, research existing site information, and assist with reports and cost estimates.
• Apply knowledge of local jurisdiction zoning, codes, and design manuals.
• Prepare presentation materials and assist with proposals and responses to RFPs.
• Participate in client, design team, and agency meetings to support project design and review processes.
• Coordinate tasks with civil engineering and landscape staff, providing input and quality checks.
• Contribute to staff development through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Represent the company at occasional professional events or organizational meetings.
• Conduct occasional fieldwork such as tree surveys and site inspections.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors (or Masters degree) in Landscape Architecture.
• Licensed Landscape Architect or actively pursuing licensure.
• 47 years of professional design experience in site/civil projects.
• Familiarity with local permitting, entitlement, and design processes.

Skills/Competencies:

• Proficiency in landscape architecture and land planning, including plant materials, site grading, and zoning.
• Strong graphic and technical design skills with proficiency in AutoCAD/MicroStation and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to write and edit technical reports, memorandums, and permit documents.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to balance multiple project assignments.
• Ability to perform occasional fieldwork in outdoor conditions as part of project requirements.

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