SITES (Landscape Architecture + Civil Engineering) Design Technology Specialist

What You’ll Do

• Research, evaluate, recommend, and implement emerging design technologies for site design.
• Be the first point of contact for landscape architecture and civil engineering designers experiencing issues related to design technologies.
• Receive, prioritize, and respond to requests for help with design technologies.
• Contribute to the development of high‑quality CAD based/3D software site models through documentation, coordination of model reviews, and maintenance. Engage with integrated design teams in CAD and BIM coordination.
• Help develop, document, and communicate interdisciplinary BIM Project Plans.
• Set up and monitor the effective coordination of CAD and BIM based projects.
• Create and organize CAD content and templates.
• Provide CAD‑related education and training to designers.

• Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.
• Career development support, including licensure incentives, professional development grants, and in‑house training.
• Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.
• 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.
• Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact your local community, including more than $1 million since 2015 in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects.
• Access to our Professional Development Grants program, created to encourage professional development and further LPA’s collective knowledge as a firm. Over the life of the grant program, we have invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees.

• 7+ years of relevant experience

• Work experience in a medium to large‑size multidisciplinary firm or landscape architecture, civil engineering, architecture or construction firm
• Passion for 2D and 3D based workflows and tools
• Expert knowledge of AutoCAD or Civil3D and content creation for landscape architects or civil engineers
• Knowledge of Revit and Rhinoceros
• Awareness of other design software such as Enscape, Auto Turn, and Navisworks
• Awareness of project information management software such as Newforma and ACC (Forma Platform Services) and SharePoint.
• Awareness of interoperability tools and automations such as Speckle and Grasshopper
• Understanding of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and data management
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Passion for great customer service
• Ability to conduct limited amounts of travel

$85K - $135K