Landscape Architect

Dewberry is currently seeking a full time Landscape Architect, Urban Designer, or Architect to join our Land Planning & Landscape Architecture Department to work on a variety of projects for clients within the commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use private development sector. This opportunity is open to our Baltimore office with the expectation of some travel to other Dewberry offices.

The ideal candidate will be a curious, highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with a proven track record of design and construction expertise that will join a team of outstanding professionals. The candidate must be flexible, technically savvy, client-focused while working in a team environment, and enjoy a fast-paced environment. They will need to execute and deliver tasks and services on time and on budget in the execution of projects from Concept to Construction Administration.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry's premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

The work required is diverse and ranges from land planning, landscape architecture, and urban design, including various landscape architectural typologies (gardens, parks, trails, plazas, site planning, etc.) to renewable energy work (ground mount solar, EV charging, solar canopies, etc.). Work may include a similar range of projects, from preparing entitlement documents and presentations to technical work that requires advanced knowledge in planning and design. The ideal candidate will complement the current team by providing additional detailed landscape architecture and urban design experience. Candidates are encouraged to pursue the professional development pathway that is most fulfilling to them, whether technical and subject matter expert, project management, or some blend of both.

Deliver projects that meet technical requirements on time and within budget both client and project deadlines
• Prepare construction drawings, including crafting details, write specifications sections, and coordinate with engineers and vendors to incorporate appropriate technical requirements
• Coordinate project submittals, facilitate regulatory agency approvals, and obtain construction permits
• Assist with marketing and proposal efforts and project management duties as well as oversee, train and mentor junior/mid-level staff by delegating tasks for project execution
• Communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, subconsultants, and county/state agency review staff both verbally and written
• Conduct site inspections and deliver reports and punch lists
• Attend public meetings and represent the company at other events as needed
• Work in a timely fashion to meet project budgets
• Prepare or review graphics, exhibits, and landscape architecture plans and computations
• Compose technical reports, memorandums, and other verbal and written communication
• Assign tasks and review work (QA/QC) by less experienced landscape architects/planners
• Apply independent judgement on non-routine assignments, and provide feedback and guidance by applying advanced concepts, practices, and procedures
• Work with staff and Department Manager; attend client and public meetings to address project inquiries answer questions, and provide updates on project approvals and permits
• Other duties as required.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture by an accredited 3rd party (LAAB)
• 5+ years of progressive experience directly related to design and construction of land development projects in landscape architecture and/or urban design and planning

• Experience in Conceptual Design through Construction Documents; Construction Administration skills a plus
• Facility in Urban Design: Downtown revitalization; programming; public space system design; retail/restaurant needs; integrating transportation; high performance/complete streets; streetscape design; form-based code knowledge a plus
• Experience in range of landscape architecture projects, e.g. civic buildings, commercial residential, and institutional-and their associated landscapes
• Practice Skills: Site planning (integration of parking, roads, buildings, walks, public landscapes, etc.); grading (must be solid); conceptual stormwater management understanding; woody plant identification repertoire of at least 30 trees and 30 shrubs; landscape detailing (drawing one's own details, specifying performance requirements, collaborating with structural/civil engineers)
• CAD proficiency
• Graphic Skills: Single-line hand-drawing of plans and sections; electronically-produced diagrams (InDesign, Adobe, Bluebeam); 3D electronic rendering (Photoshop, Rhino, etc.); 3D hand-drawn rendering a plus (line drawing base, rendered via watercolor/pencils/marker)
• Ability to compile reports and narratives accompanying regulatory submissions toward project approvals to AHJs (local and state)
• Strong strategizing/conceptual skills
• Curious and investigatory, loves being challenged and finding comprehensive and solid answers to questions
• Self-initiative
• Committed to excellence
• Enjoys fast-paced workplace
• Ability to focus intensely on tasks
• Creative problem solver-Believes most anything can be accomplished and that landscape design can contribute meaningfully to solving problems

Preferred:

• Licensed Landscape Architect or Architect
• Portfolio of public landscape/public realm work.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

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The projected range for this position is $87,000-$112,000 annually in our Baltimore, MD office. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.