Landscape Architect

Society for College and University Planning; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Pennsylvania seeks a motivated Landscape Architect to guide design processes and collaborate on campus landscape improvements. Join a team focused on enhancing the university's built environment and legacy of excellence through sustainable practices.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

Tuition discounts for spouses and dependents

Generous vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience; four or more years preferred.
• Professional licensure as a Registered Landscape Architect.

Responsibilities

• Providing landscape architectural services for University Park and Commonwealth Campuses.
• Creating landscape master plans for the Commonwealth Campuses.
• Leading meetings with university clients to address their needs.

Skills

Landscape Architecture

Sustainable Land Stewardship

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Job description

Integrated planning is a sustainable approach to planning that builds relationships, aligns the organization, and emphasizes preparedness for change.

The SCUP community offers a wealth of integrated planning resources, connections, and expertise.

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The Pennsylvania State University’s Office of Physical Plant (OPP) and Planning, Design, and Properties (PDP) department seeks a highly motivated staff Landscape Architect. In this role, you will guide the design process and collaborate with designers and campus stakeholders to improve and maintain high-quality campus landscapes. This position offers an opportunity to shape the built environment at a leading university while contributing to its legacy of excellence.

You will be part of a team that includes a senior landscape architect, the University Planner, and the University Architect. Your focus will be on design projects across University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, Hershey Medical Center, and Dickinson School of Law. The position reports to the University Planner.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Providing landscape architectural services for the University Park and Commonwealth Campuses, including civic space improvements, landscape renewal projects, planting plans, and supporting the Sustainable Landscape Plan.
2. Creating landscape master plans for the Commonwealth Campuses.
3. Leading or participating in meetings with university clients (Facility Coordinators, Project Managers) to address their needs and operational requirements.
4. Reviewing consultant design work and overseeing construction on capital projects for the campuses.
5. Assisting in site selection processes considering campus infrastructure and tree populations.
6. Participating in master and precinct planning led by consultants or the University Planner.

Core duties involve supporting senior landscape architects in managing campus environments through long-range planning, siting new buildings, developing design guidelines, and implementing sustainable land stewardship practices. Supervision is provided by the University Planner and other senior professionals within PDP.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Landscape Architecture.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience; four or more years preferred.
• Professional licensure as a Registered Landscape Architect.
• Valid driver’s license and successful motor vehicle records check required.

Benefits for full-time employees include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
• Tuition discounts, including for spouses and dependents up to age 26.
• Generous vacation and sick leave.

The university is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging, fostering a culture that supports diversity and engagement for all community members.

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