Principal Landscape Architect - Land Development

Overview

Create landscape/hardscape designs, prepare plans and manage site development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• landscape design
• code compliance
• drawing management
• grading design
• construction plans
• report filing

Tasks

-Maintains records of all plan review activities: prepares, submits, and files inspection reports, permits, building plans, and other relevant documents. -Working on design teams to develop detailed landscape/hardscape design elements for construction plans. -Interprets applicable local, state, and federal landscape, forestry and environmental rules and regulations: researches code-related issues in code books as needed; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations. -Prepare illustrative plans to support Rezoning and/or Special Exception applications. -Prepare and manage drawing sets and presentation packages -May also conduct code research, and write specifications. -Prepare layout studies and yield studies for commercial/residential developments -Prepare development plans to support Rezoning and Entitlement applications understanding technical policies. -Participate as a member of a design or project team, perform duties in planning and designing of structures and facilities, such as commercial site development, single-family and multi-family communities, land disturbance activity permitting, grading and drainage, landscape and hardscape design, construction documentation, erosion and sediment control, stormwater quality design and Low Impact Development design. -Site design including grading design for landscape and hardscape features. -Produce landscape architectural construction plans.

Requirements

• autocad
• land-fx
• ms office
• bachelor’s
• 2+ years
• project mgmt

What You Bring

-Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills. -2+ years of experience in landscape architecture and/or planning. -Application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related landscape architectural tasks. -Self-motivated; sense of urgency to produce high quality work -Experience with AutoCAD and Land-FX and Microsoft office is required. -Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Planning -Ability to manage multiple priorities -Ability to work in a team environment. -Project management experience or desire to manage projects

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Benefits

-Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career. -Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most. -Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing. -Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) -Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth -Business development activities including but not limited to networking , interviewing, and establishing fees. -Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support. -Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc. -Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s. -Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team. -Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives. -Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.

About Lja

-LJA has built a reputation as a leading provider of engineering, planning, and consulting services. -The company offers innovative solutions across multiple sectors, including transportation, water resources, and land development. -LJA takes on complex projects, ranging from large-scale infrastructure to community-focused initiatives. -LJA's work is diverse, from designing efficient transportation systems to revitalizing water resources for sustainable communities. -Their portfolio includes impactful projects for municipal governments, private developers, and energy firms.

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