(USA-FL-West Palm Beach) Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect - ( 2300007S )

**Description**

Design empowers people; it inspires place and community and allows for the realization of their potential. Our Landscape Architects create inspired places where design meets life with engaging solutions and a commitment to sustainability. We take a collaborative design approach and believe that the best solutions of our community, hospitality, and urban design work are the products of diverse perspectives. Our multidisciplinary team unites all aspects of a project through the practice of landscape architecture. We are skilled in the art of collaboration and communication and engage our work in concert with architects and engineers.

**Your Opportunity**

Stantec is seeking a Landscape Architect to join the Landscape Architecture Studio in Tampa, Florida. As a member of the design team, you will work on a variety of commercial, parks & recreation, muninciple, residential, hospitality, roadway, urban design, and green space projects. You will work together with the project team in developing creative and sustainable design solutions under the direction of Senior Landscape Architects.

To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and a portfolio containing a variety of design work depicting a range of personal style, software skills/abilities, and design diversity. If available, a URL to your online portfolio can also be provided with the submission.

**Your Key Responsibilities**

+ Prepares plans and reports for assigned projects.

+ Conduct preliminary site studies and assess potential to meet client specifications.

+ Conduct environmental impact studies.

+ Uses knowledge of the general concepts of landscape design including site analysis, project theming, schematic design and design development.

+ Assist the project team with the preparation of project documentation during all phases of design, such as project graphics and exhibits, site grading, paving designs, walls, structures, site lighting, planting and irrigation design, as well as layout of land uses for buildings and other facilities.

+ Assist the project team with planting design including developing planting concepts or plans.

+ Support construction administration on projects by attending workshops, site visits and/or construction meetings and assisting in preparing sketches or drawing revisions.

+ Assist in the development of designs through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, and other visual formats.

+ Perform due diligence and research on projects as required to provide the background information to start new projects.

+ Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

+ Some local travel may be required.

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**

+ A strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.

+ Experience with relevant drafting/design software, such as Revit, LandFX, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat is desirable.

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, and Outlook.

+ Basic understanding of general concepts of relevant areas of design.

+ General technical understanding of construction means and methods, materials, building codes and code research.

+ Possess proficient hand drafting and sketching abilities resulting in strong conceptual designs.

+ Ability to successfully communicate with clients, consultants, contractors and design team members, internally, externally, and in the field.

+ Positive, open-minded, solution-oriented attitude.

+ Develops cooperative skills in working within a team dynamic and understanding of task assignments, budgeting, and project schedule.

+ Self-motivated and passionate about design, possesses strong time management, critical thinking, organizational skills, and has multitasking capabilities.

+ Familiarity with and ability to identify Florida plants a plus.

**Education and Experience**

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.

+ 4 years experience in Landscape Architecture in Florida is desired.

+ Licensed by state in Landscape Architecture or equivalent Licensure or ability to obtain Florida licensure is desirable.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

**Primary Location** : United States-Florida-Tampa

**Other Locations** : United States-Florida-Coral Gables, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Florida-Deerfield Beach

**Organization** : BC-2156 Community Development-US South

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributor

**Travel** : Yes, 10 % of the Time

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Job Posting** : Jan 18, 2023, 9:17:09 AM

**Req ID:** 2300007S

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans