Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field
Preferred professional registration (AICP, RLA, CNU)
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, and Lumion
Strong project management and communication skills
Experience managing staff and subconsultants effectively
Ability to oversee project deadlines and budgets
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Department Leaders and Project Managers on planning/design solutions
Review and process comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, and site plans
Conduct research and prepare statistical reports on land use issues
Create concept plans and graphics in hand and digital formats
Produce presentation plans and construction documents
Present findings to Planning & Zoning Boards and Councils
Prepare construction documents for complex land development projects
Benefits
401k Match with immediate vesting
Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with HSA contributions
9 paid holidays including 3 floating holidays
Flexible personal time allowances
2 to 4 weeks of vacation with rollover option
Unlimited sick days
Mentorship program for professional growth
Employee referral program for incentives
Full Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
Work directly with various Department Leaders, Project Managers and staff to create viable and context sensitive Planning/Design solutions for projects of varied scope and scale
Review and process complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, annexation, and site plan submittals
Conducts research and prepares statistical reports on land use, physical, social & economic issues
Prepare concept plans and graphics (by hand and in digital formats)
Produce presentation plans and construction documents for a variety of project types
Prepare and presents reports and other findings to staff, Planning & Zoning Boards, and Councils, and serving as liaison to such committees
Prepare construction documents for complex site and land development projects
Job Requirements:
15+ years of experience in urban planning and design, landscape architecture, or a related field
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture or comparable field from an accredited University
Professional registration (AICP, RLA, CNU or other) desirable, but not required
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Lumion or other rendering software, Microsoft Office Suite
Strong project management expertise with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across the company
Experience effectively managing PLA staff in the successful completion of projects
Ability to manage subconsultants, project deliverables, deadlines and budgets
Dedication to sharing ideas, exploring complex planning and site design solutions
Proven experience in planning and design of projects from conceptual design to construction documentation
Ability and willingness to be based out of the Raleigh office
Some of our Benefits:
401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
Personal Time Allowances
2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
"Unlimited" Sick Days.
Mentorship Program - Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family
