LJA · 8 hours ago
Principal Landscape Architect - Land Development
Greenville, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expLJA is an employee-owned company offering an exciting opportunity for a Principal Landscape Architect in Land Development. The role involves preparing landscape and hardscape plans, working on design teams, and ensuring compliance with local and federal regulations.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Prepare layout studies and yield studies for commercial/residential developments
Prepare illustrative plans to support Rezoning and/or Special Exception applications
Working on design teams to develop detailed landscape/hardscape design elements for construction plans
May also conduct code research, and write specifications
Permitting experience, a plus
Site design including grading design for landscape and hardscape features
Interprets applicable local, state, and federal landscape, forestry and environmental rules and regulations: researches code-related issues in code books as needed; and initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations
Maintains records of all plan review activities: prepares, submits, and files inspection reports, permits, building plans, and other relevant documents
Produce landscape architectural construction plans
Application of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria in carrying out a sequence of related landscape architectural tasks
Participate as a member of a design or project team, perform duties in planning and designing of structures and facilities, such as commercial site development, single-family and multi-family communities, land disturbance activity permitting, grading and drainage, landscape and hardscape design, construction documentation, erosion and sediment control, stormwater quality design and Low Impact Development design
Business development activities including but not limited to networking , interviewing, and establishing fees
Prepare development plans to support Rezoning and Entitlement applications understanding technical policies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Planning
2+ years of experience in landscape architecture and/or planning
Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills
Experience with AutoCAD and Land-FX and Microsoft office is required
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Project management experience or desire to manage projects
Prepare and manage drawing sets and presentation packages
Positive attitude, team-oriented, and a strong work ethic
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Self-motivated; sense of urgency to produce high quality work
Benefits
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
Company
LJA
Employee-Owned. Client Focused. LJA is an employee-owned, full-service, comprehensive multi-disciplinary consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
James Ross
President and CEO
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