Landscape Architect

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Landscape Architect to join our Landscape Architecture team on projects across the southeastern United States. The role leads site design from concept through construction, coordinating with teams on parks, mixed-use, life science, and commercial projects.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and knowledge of geospatial data and ArcMap/ArcPro.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related professional experience.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or another related field.
• RLA certification is desired but not required, goal within 18 months of start date.
• Ability to communicate technical information related to resilience and climate in projects and papers.
• Comfort working with geospatial data and quantitative analyses using ArcMap/ArcPro.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual design documents to discover client programming and communicate design intent.
• Develop detailed design documents for construction plans including site plans, grading, stormwater systems, planting plans, and details using Civil 3D.
• Conduct code research, write specifications, and coordinate permitting for site projects.
• Prepare development plans to support entitlement efforts and assist with public meetings.
• Support public workshops and present at industry events.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Time management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design

Tools

ArcMap/ArcPro

Job description

Overview

Dewberry is currently seeking a Landscape Architect to join our Landscape Architecture team, in our Raleigh, NC office, to work on a variety of projects for clients across the southeastern United States. Our landscape architecture team provides comprehensive service to our clients from the conceptual stage through construction administration, frequently serving as the design lead for site design. Typical projects involve site design for parks and recreation, multi-family, mixed-use, life science, commercial and capital improvement projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with innate curiosity to join a highly creative team that enjoys collaboration and developing progressive solutions to design challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual design documents to discover client programming, communicate design intent, and study design implications for proposed work to inform our clients. This includes site design studies, conceptual diagramming, grading and earthwork studies.
• Working on design teams in all aspects of a given project to develop detailed design documents for construction plans which would include but not limited to site design work including site plans, grading design, storm water management systems design, planting plans, erosion and sediment control design, amenity areas, and construction details using Civil 3D.
• Conduct code research, write specifications, and coordinate permitting for site specific projects.
• Prepare development plans to support entitlement efforts. Assist with conducting public meetings and workshops.
• Support public workshops and present at industry events.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, or another related field.
• 4+ years of related professional experience.
• RLA certification is desired but not required, goal for candidates to obtain within 18 months of start date.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in written and visual formats, technical information related to natural hazards and climate resilience in projects, presentations, and papers.
• Comfort working with geospatial and quantitative data: managing and cleaning datasets, conducting analyses, and presenting results. Knowledge and ability to use ArcMap/ArcPro.
• Ability to perform an expanded array of tasks assigned by senior-level staff, designed to broaden experience and familiarization with methods, practices, and programs applicable to the department.
• Well-developed time management skills, especially the ability to complete high-quality, detail-oriented deliverables on tight timelines amid competing deadlines within a diverse work group.
• Ability to exercise initiative, resourcefulness, and tact in obtaining and analyzing information related to resilience planning.
• Self-motivation and ability to function both independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to get along with coworkers and superiors and work well as part of a team.