Landscape Architect

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT – Entry Level to 5 Years Experience

Lancaster, PA

RGS is looking for a highly motivated person who is passionate about having an impact on their community. Are you looking to take the next (or first step) in your career? Join RGS, where we empower landscape architects to be immersed in the entire design process on a variety of interesting, high profile, and award-winning projects. We are committed to a culture that inspires, motivates, and fosters personal development; enabling everyone to reach their full potential for career and personal success. Put your skills to work on meaningful projects, in an energetic, service- oriented and fun working environment.

Primary Responsibilities :

The RGS Landscape Architect is responsible for planning and designing a wide range of outdoor spaces and site development plans. They combine artistic and technical skills to ensure aesthetically pleasing and functional design solutions. Projects range from small scale gardens to large scale land planning designs in both urban and rural settings. Responsibilities include development of conceptual designs, using CAD software to draw plans, development of site grading solutions, construction detailing, planting designs, construction administration and observation, and report writing.

• Research, review, and interpret local Zoning, Subdivision & Land Development ordinances
• Perform site layout, grading, and road design within AutoCAD C3D (or the ability to oversee this aspect with a drafter/designer)
• Understanding of utility layout, profiling, and detailing for gravity sanitary sewer and water systems
• Prepare planting plans
• Prepare compelling presentation graphics/ renderings
• Prepare lighting design
• Material and site furniture selections
• Understanding of stormwater conveyance design, detailing, and computations
• Understanding of erosion and sediment control facility design, detailing, and computations
• Prepare opinions of probable cost
• Provide construction phase services including oversight during construction of site related features and planting plans, shop drawing review, RFI responses, CSK preparation, etc.
• Prepare as-built record plans for submission to local, state, and federal agencies

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and acute attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Adept in the use of CADD software
• Adept in active listening and critical thinking
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced professional environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, or related field
• Registration required
• 0-5 years of related experience

Salary commensurate with experience.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employees. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at our discretion with notice.