Entry-Level Landscape Architect​/Planner

We are currently seeking an Entry-Level Landscape Architect/Planner to join our team in Wayne, PA. This role will support our Land Planning/Landscape Architecture department by assisting with site analysis, site planning, landscape design, and technical and graphic production.

• Assist in the design and preparation of plans, construction documents, and graphics.
• Prepare sketches, final drawings, and technical specifications (if required) for each project
• Conduct site inspections to assess, and inventory, existing site conditions including vegetative (woodland & plant inventories), slope conditions, drainage, solar aspect, and existing structures & improvements, roads, and utilities that may affect a project.
• Perform feasibility studies.
• Review, in conjunction with your supervisor(s), the zoning and land development regulations pertinent to the property.
• Work with supervisor(s) to develop site, landscaping, and lighting design solutions to meet the project requirements.
• Create presentation boards to support agency and community presentations.
• Ensure technical accuracy, standard practices, and inclusion of appropriate documentation and annotation on plans, reports, and exhibits.
• Use established CAD standards to prepare electronic drawings and analysis from marked-up plans and/or verbal instructions from your supervisor.
• Assists other departments with drafting and rendering needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture or planning.
• Up to 3 years of experience in planning, site, amenity, and landscape design.
• An understanding of grading and stormwater management concepts.
• Excellent design, graphic skills.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Proactive work ethic and keen attention to detail.
• CAD experience (preferably Auto CAD/Civil 3D).
• Proficiency in graphic platforms such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch Up, and V-Ray.
• Ability to implement site and land plans based upon sound planning and landscape architecture principles and local zoning and subdivision/land development regulations, preferred.
• Horticultural knowledge including plant material identification skills and planting design, a plus.