This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Landscape Architect for our Baltimore, Maryland office. The following locations will also be considered: Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, PA and Herndon, VA. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Your Impact

• Completes designs for applicable projects, prepares landscape architectural design plans, construction details, construction estimates, and contract specifications.
• Prepares project specifications including compiling and analyzing relevant data.
• Conducts field work, site investigations, and construction inspections gathering information and compiling reports for management.
• Performs landscape architectural construction related services.
• Prepares technical reports and assists in the development of proposals.
• Prepares CAD landscape plans.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Work collaboratively with other landscape architects, engineers, professionals, and building authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded building and development projects.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, or closely related discipline.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience working on landscape architecture planning, design and construction services assignments associated with transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Registered Landscape Architect (RLA)
• Experience with landscape architectural site design tasks including scope and fee proposals; site, planting and hardscape design; specifications; cost estimates; and QAQC review.
• Knowledge of or experience with environmental applications of landscape architecture including tree/forest inventory; forest stand delineations; forest characterization; tree protection, maintenance and mitigation; preparation of Forest Conservation Plans, reforestation plans, and Roadside Tree Law applications; and storm water management planting design.
• Excellent technical writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Adobe Illustrator and Google SketchUp.
• Competent creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree is preferred.
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