Landscape Architect

ZipRecruiter; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Pittsburgh seeks a Landscape Architect to coordinate projects and develop technical designs for various projects. This role requires expertise in tools like AutoCAD and a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture. The firm offers extensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development support.

Benefits

No cost health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid short-term and long-term insurance

401(k) match

Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement

Quarterly performance bonuses

PTO and 8 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with plan drafting using CADD software.
• Knowledge of grading and stormwater management design.
• Ability to develop solutions to technical and design-related problems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with clients, contractors, and firm staff.
• Design and modify drawings for landscape architecture projects.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and local codes.

Skills

Rendering

Design Process

Construction Inspection

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Sketch-up

Adobe Suite

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Gateway Engineers is a multi-million-dollar full-service civil engineering consulting firm with locations in Pittsburgh, PA, Butler, PA, and Selma, NC. Our mission is to help our clients reach a higher level of success through knowledge, experience, and responsiveness. We will do the same for our employees as they are guided by 85+ registered professionals. We offer many programs and amenities including, but not limited to, fresh meals delivered to the office, mobile car detailing, fitness watch subsidies, in-office dental exams, on-site walking trail, indoor golf simulator, and much more.

What we offer:

• No cost health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid short-term and long-term insurance and life insurance
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• PTO and 8 paid holidays
• 401(k) match & 401(k) Roth and Profit Sharing
• Student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
• Company paid professional society memberships & professional licensure registration fees
• Employee referral program

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects with clients, contractors, outside consultants, and firm staff.
• Design, develop, modify, and review drawings and specifications for landscape architecture, municipal, and land development projects and oversee field work and construction as required.
• Assist in the preparation and quality control of plans, specifications, supporting documents, and permit applications for projects.
• Provide project specific technical information to the Project Manager for incorporation into the project specifications.
• Perform plan drafting using CADD software.
• Develop solutions to technical and design related problems.
• Maintain and comply with state, federal, and local rules and codes.
• May obtain permit applications.
• Maintain positive relationships with both internal and external clients.
• Serve as a representative of the Company at meetings, presentations, and public hearings/reviews relative to assigned projects.

The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Rendering/Presentation: Sketch-up, Adobe Suite, Land FX, Hand drawing
• Technology/Software: AutoCAD, Civil 3D
• Design: Grading and Stormwater Management
• Permitting
• Construction Inspection
• Plan Production: Plan Setup, Sheet Prep, Redline Revisions
• Utilities
• Design Process
• 3D modeling
• Master Planning
• Drafting
• ADA
• Quantity Takeoffs

This opportunity requires:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or similar field.

License/Certification

• Professional Landscape Architect
• LEED ()
• AICP (a bonus)