Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect/Planner II

Join a dynamic and full-service land development engineering, landscape architecture, and planning firm as a Landscape Architect/Planner II in Fairfax, VA. This role involves partnering with commercial, residential, and government clients to deliver innovative Land Development solutions. You will be assisting team members across all project phases, focusing on graphic development and technical documentation. The position requires problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and communication skills to prepare feasibility studies, code analysis, planting plans, conceptual layouts, and graphic presentations. The designs will be completed using AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project team members to guide and shape the design and delivery of various scale projects.
• Assist in preparing design and construction drawings for landscape and general site designs, including layout, grading, and hardscape.
• Work closely with senior team members to create conceptual designs using hand-drawn and digital techniques.
• Participate in team design charettes, contributing ideas and thoughts.
• Develop skills and efficiencies in design platforms such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Suite.
• Prepare digital graphics and renderings using Adobe Creative Suite and presentation software.
• Provide graphic design, technical production, urban and landscape design, and site planning support for diverse projects, including mixed-use residential developments, streetscapes, parks, and community facilities.
• Stay updated with Local, State, and Federal design standards and regulations to ensure compliance.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of planting design and plant material suitable for the project region.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control of own work before submission to senior team members.
• Assist in the design and development of models in AutoCAD and SketchUp.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D is a plus), SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or related discipline
• 3-8+ years of experience in landscape architecture and design
• Licensure in Landscape Architecture is preferred (LSA, AICP, etc.)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience within the Northern Virginia region, preferably Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington, Stafford, and Culpeper Counties.
• Comprehensive knowledge of place-making in urban and suburban settings.
• Experience in conducting feasibility studies, yield studies, zoning analyses, due diligence checklists, and site constraint identification.
• Ability to prepare design guidelines, master zoning plans, generalized development plans, and conceptual or final development plans.
• Working knowledge of the entitlement process, including applications for rezonings, special use permits, special exceptions, special permits, etc.

Work Environment

The team consists of 36 members spread across four specialized teams. The office promotes flexible schedules, allowing employees to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Those who ask questions and maintain a 'head-down' approach thrive here. Once proficient in the role, there is an opportunity to work remotely part of the week.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $120000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Vienna,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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