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Landscape Architect - ( 220002Z1 )
Description
Through design, we empower communities and help realize their potential. Our landscape architects create inspired spaces that reflect context and user needs along with our commitment to sustainability. We take a collaborative approach to design and believe that the best solutions are the product of diverse perspectives.
Stantec’s Texas practice is seeking a Landscape Architect to join our Community Development Team. The successful candidate will work as a team member within the Community Development practice, including Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Engineering disciplines.
Your Opportunity
As a Landscape Architect, you will work in a team environment in the planning and design of parks and recreation facilities; bicycle, pedestrian, and multiuse trails; sports and athletic facilities; healthcare, corporate, and educational campuses; as well as master planned communities including mixed-use and transit-oriented developments.
Through demonstrated progressively responsible experience in landscape architecture, you have honed your planning and design-development skills on urban space, commercial, residential, roadway or green space projects. You will establish general landscape requirements; conduct preliminary site studies and assess potential to meet client specifications. As part of our team, you will collaborate with skilled professionals on projects ranging from initial planning to decommission.
Our studio is a fast-paced, client-centered, multi-disciplinary environment combining in-house planners, engineers, and landscape architects. Stantec is the place where opportunity, great ideas and rewarding careers happen.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Produce concept design development and provide cost estimating take-offs and summary, detail design services, contract document preparation and undertake various field services such as site inventories and construction inspection and reports
- Translate concept plans through to design development plans
- Prepare construction documents, using computer aided drafting (CAD), including layout plans, planting plans, irrigation plans, grading plans, design details, construction detailing, cost estimates and specifications
- May be required to develop Sketchup models and rendering
- Prepare presentation, marketing drawings and supporting materials
- Prepare presentation graphics, reports and exhibits for conceptual designs, master plans, client meetings, and workshops
- Assist design team on a variety of design and development related projects, undertaking research and design-based development investigations
- Communicate with other multidisciplinary team members on relevant aspects of projects
- Conceptualize, design, and document landscape architectural designs
- Prepare design documents including reports, drawings, and construction specifications for assigned projects
- Serve as technical design expert for projects and work with other team members to develop and execute design
- Communicate effectively with clients to resolve technical project issues; Present and explain reports and designs, and provide service to meet client’s goals
- Coordinate with other members of the design team to finalize the design of the development
- Effectively communicate with contractors to implement plan design
- Conduct site investigations and construction administration activities
- Assist in preparation of proposals
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Licensure as a Landscape Architect in Texas or pursuing licensure within 2-3 years
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation of designs and construction documents including specifications
- Demonstrated industry practice knowledge and commitment to excellence in client service
- Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and how they apply to design projects
- Knowledge of construction methods and experience in construction administration and on-site construction observation
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Excellent design, graphic, computer, writing, and technical skills
- Strong time management, critical thinking, and organizational skills
- Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment, as well as independently
- Proficient in relevant drafting/design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, Sketch-up, GIS, and Adobe Creative Suite is essential; Experience with Lumion, grasshopper, and Vray for Rhino is a plus
Education and Experience
- Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited Landscape Architecture program
- 3-7 years of experience
You will work in an open-concept office setting. Local or state-wide travel may be required for attending client, public or internal meetings, or visiting project sites.
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-Texas-Austin
Other Locations : United States-Texas-San Antonio
Job : Landscape Architect
Organization : BC-2220 Community Development-US Texas
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Sep 9, 2022, 2:30:37 PM
Req ID: 220002Z1
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