Landscape Architect - ( 230004MB )

Description

Through design, we empower communities and help realize their potential. Our landscape architects create inspired spaces that reflect context and user needs along with our commitment to sustainability. We take a collaborative approach to design and believe that the best solutions are the product of diverse perspectives.

Your Opportunity You will work with direct supervision and general direction on tasks and smaller projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Senior Architect / Designer.

You will develop technical skills and assist the project team with drawings and drafting in the creative design process. Being creative and detail oriented, you will create design documents, together with conceptual and final landscape designs, renderings, cost estimates, scope of work, specifications, and other construction documents, including local requirements.

You will begin to establish general landscape requirements; conduct preliminary site studies and assess potential to meet client specifications. You will assist to carries out environmental impact studies.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assists with the preparation of plans and reports for relevant project design elements.

• Utilizes relevant software programs in preparing exhibits and complex working drawings; continues developing skills using software programs for design and drafting.

• Prepares and coordinates technical activities on assigned projects. Includes production efforts for design drawings, graphics, and technical drawings.

• Redlines own drawings and makes corrections prior to submitting for QA/QC review.

• Performs due diligence and research on projects as required to provide the background information to start new projects.

• May assist in contact with clients and communication pertaining to specific projects.

• May train less experienced team members in day-to-day activities including routine technical design, processing and company procedures.

• Ensures internal approval of products and plans is obtained and assists with processing plans for approval by reviewing agencies.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the design team.

• Understanding of budgeting, efficient use of time and resources as it relates to personal tasks, project scope and budget issues.

• Developing ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.

• Working knowledge of legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions.

• Developing knowledge of economic and legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes and environmental regulations.

• Basic experience with relevant drafting/design software, such as AutoCAD, GIS, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat.

Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Landscape Architecture or related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Florida-Orlando

Organization : BC-2194 Buildings-US Florida

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Nov 15, 2023, 4:12:45 PM

Req ID: 230004MB

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans