Landscape Architect

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Position Summary:

PEC's Landscape Architecture team provides a multitude of services including site analysis, site inventory, site planning, land planning, planting design, grading, storm water management, sustainable design, construction specification, and ensuring that all plans meet the current building codes and local and federal ordinances.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare detailed construction drawings and specifications using CADD software.
• Conduct preliminary site studies and site master plans.
• Provide technical assistance and coordinate with clients and other professional disciplines on individual projects.
• Visit project sites to monitor construction progress and work quality
• Project management.
• Develop new business opportunities and build client relationships.
• Prepare supporting graphics for presentations, displays and deliverable work products.
• Assist with public presentations, meetings and other community engagement activities.

Special Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Understanding of regulatory permit requirements, land development practices, zoning and subdivision approval processes and land use planning principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and Sketchup required.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and ESRI ArcGlS is desirable.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture is required.

License and Certification:

• Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) license is .

Work Environment:

PEC values a healthy work-life balance, and we focus on working efficiently and collaboratively to ensure quality and productive work as well as quality time away from the office. The work environment is business casual, friendly, respectful, and team oriented with daily peer interactions regarding work progress, client needs and project-specific technical issues. We strive to create an enjoyable work environment with support and opportunities for positive career growth. Much of the work will be conducted within an office setting with frequent sitting, reaching and manipulation of objects, tools, and/or controls. The position requires mobility. The duties involved require moving materials that weigh up to ten pounds on a regular basis and up to twenty-five pounds on an occasional basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator, and similar machines. At times, bending, reaching, standing, and walking may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities (if there are no supervisor responsibilities, put N/A):

• N/A

PEC is an AA/EEO/Veteran/Disabled employer.