Pennoni

Staff Landscape Architect

Pennoni  •  Leesburg, VA (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Staff Landscape Architect

Pennoni is currently seeking a Staff Landscape Architect to assist on multi-discipline public & private site development projects while based at our office in Leesburg, VA. This position will primarily support the development of design, permitting, and construction plans (for both land development and municipal projects).

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Due diligence review including zoning, permitting, base mapping and site analysis
  • Conceptual design plans for a diverse portfolio of clients including residential developers, employment centers, mixed-use communities, higher education and public facilities
  • Prepare land development documentation to include components of change to the site or assembly, which may include buffers, setbacks, circulations site yield, and initial environmental impacts for preliminary plans.
  • Coordinate the off-site impacts of the proposed activities with adjacent stakeholders and development team.
  • Develop conceptual design alternatives to provide team decision choices assessing the most efficient solution to local design requirements.
  • Prepare and review landscape plans
  • Prepare rendered plans and presentations to clearly highlight proposed change for use in explaining activities for stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the preparation of site plans, grading plans, utility plans, stormwater management reports, erosion and sediment control plans, construction details, and applications.
  • Perform limited field inspection (as needed).
  • Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed.

Basic Requirement:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture (or a related field of study).
  • 4+ years of professional experience working in Landscape Architecture with land development projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with multiple phases of residential, commercial, institutional, and public projects, including entitlements, permitting, construction documents, and construction liaison
  • Experience contributing to large-scale master planning projects (especially with developing detailed construction plans as well as site / grading / planting plans) is a plus!
  • Proficiency with MS-Office 365 (e.g.: Outlook, Excel, & Word) is expected; expertise with relevant design & CADD software tools (e.g.: AutoCAD Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Cloud, LandFX, etc.) is a plus!
  • Experience with modeling programs (e.g.: Sketchup, Lumion, and/or Revit).
  • Working knowledge of ArcGIS.
  • Ability to work in an energetic & challenging environment on a variety of projects.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
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About Pennoni

Since our founding more than five decades ago, our clients trust Pennoni’s commitment to elevating the impact of projects on our communities. By partnering with our clients, we establish relationships that create trust and longevity. We approach the start of every project as the beginning of a collaboration.

With the rapid change in technology, our clients know they are getting innovative methods in delivering quality services for smart, sustainable, and resilient solutions. We are relentless in our aim to bring fresh perspective and new technologies. Pennoni measures achievement in innovation, efficiency, and excellence. Our milestones are bigger than any one project; and every project affects the community, no matter how large or small.

As partners, our clients know they are getting the attention and dedication they need to achieve their goals. The footprint of our work may be large, but our focal point is not just on where, but on how. We dedicate ourselves daily to client service, to giving back to the community, and to nurturing the entrepreneurial spirit of our employee-owners. As a multidisciplinary firm, Pennoni has the ability to approach engineering challenges from a wider spectrum of angles than most. Our combination of talent and experience generates unprecedented solutions for diverse and iconic projects around the globe.

Industry
Creative & Design
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Year Founded
1966
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