What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Architect position at Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc.?
Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc. (MRA) is looking for a creative and driven Landscape Architect/Landscape Designer with 5 - 8 years of experience to join our Land Planning & Landscape Architecture group in Towson, Maryland. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an exciting mix of commercial, institutional, residential, and mixed-use developments throughout the Baltimore area and surrounding county regions while collaborating with in office civil and structural teams.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and contribute to a wide range of land development projects
- Collaborate across disciplines with planners, civil engineers, and architects
- Prepare conceptual planning documents and grading for new land development projects
- Assist with preliminary engineering tasks on new land development projects
- Develop layouts, grading plans, public/private open space, site material and amenity selection, and landscape plans for a variety of sites that encourage sustainability and focus on the end user
- Prepare construction documents, calculations, specifications, technical reports, feasibility studies and coordinate work with other design staff
- Create compelling visual presentations using a variety of design tools
- Conduct site visits, photo audits, and reports of inventory and analysis of a site to drive design direction
- Perform As-Built services of completed construction projects to comply with approved documents, municipally required reports for bond release and project quality accountability for clientele
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university
- 5–8 years of hands-on experience in site planning and landscape design
- Strong graphic presentation skills (a big plus!)
- Strong understanding of site construction projects and practical knowledge when preparing construction documents and addressing RFIs
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite is a must; experience with SketchUp, Enscape, Land F/X and Microsoft Suite are highly valued
- Excellent verbal, graphic and written communication skills
- Prior experience in community planning is a plus
- Prior experience with private sector land development projects preferred public sector work is a plus
- Prior experience with environmental documentation related to Forest Conservation Act is preferred, wetland delineation is a plus
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment with multiple disciplines
- Licensure or willingness to pursue licensure a plus but not required
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
We believe in taking care of our team—professionally, personally, and everything in between. Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:
- Competitive Salary with generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays to support your work-life balance
- Annual Bonus Potential – your hard work deserves to be rewarded
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – including Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Peace of Mind – with Company-paid Life Insurance and both Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Invest in Your Future – through our 401(k) with Company Match
- Education Assistance Program – helping you continue to grow and learn
- Employee Assistance Program – free access to short-term counseling, financial coaching, legal consultations, life coaching, and more
- Peak Health Wellness Plan – personalized nurse consultations, no-cost lab work, and ongoing wellness support
- Stay Connected & Inspired – with free memberships to professional societies
- Professional Development – Licensure & Continuing Education Units, Seminars, Conventions, Lunch & Learns, Mentoring, and Software Training to help you reach your goals.
- Referral Bonuses – bring great people on board and get rewarded
- Recognition That Matters – we celebrate achievements big and small with our Employee Recognition Program
- Team Spirit & Fun – enjoy company picnics, events, and a welcoming, supportive work environment
We ensure nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and all revisions and addendums thereof. #LI-Onsite #BreezyMRA