Senior Landscape Architect II

Soltesz, Inc. is a successful land development engineering firm in the Washington metro area specializing in the areas of civil engineering, landscape architecture, land planning, environmental science, and surveying. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package including health and dental, 401K and profit sharing, and a family friendly work environment. Soltesz has been a multiple recipient of the "Workplace Excellence Seal of Approval Award", recognized by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence. Soltesz is currently accepting resumes for the position of Senior Landscape Architect in our Rockville, Maryland office.

Responsibilities:

• Designs, develops, modifies, and reviews drawings for landscape architecture according to established standards.
• Responsible for participation in the project planning and design, including: due diligence studies, concept plans, preliminary plans, site plans, landscape plans, site grading, etc.
• May act as Project or Task Manager and discuss objectives, requirements, and budget of a project with the Team Leader.
• Recognized expert in land development planning and site design.
• Provides QA/QC on plans and specifications.
• Mentor and train other professionals.
• Provides specialized technical assistance in connection with particular landscape building types, components, materials, elements, or building codes.
• Provides various pre-design services which may include conducting feasibility and environmental impact studies, selecting a site, or specifying the requirements a design must meet.
• Confers with clients and engineers on specifications of needs of overall projects; develops design strategy to address client's needs and budget.
• Acts as inspector and plan reviewer.
• Develops solutions to technical problems with landscape architectural plans or drawings.
• Plans and coordinates client presentations.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture
• Current Maryland registration in Landscape Architecture
• 8-10 years' experience related to design and construction of land development projects in the Washington, DC metro area; specific experience with Montgomery County and MNCPPC is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to meet project and client deadlines.
• Able to work efficiently both independently and on teams to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Ability to prepare graphics, exhibits, and landscape architecture construction plans and details.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, sub consultants, clients, and review agencies.
• Ability to compose reports, memorandums, and other written communication.
• Demonstrated understanding of the disciplines of the other departments and the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects as well as multi-discipline projects.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new things and take on new responsibilities.
• Strong capabilities in Microstation/AutoCAD, Photoshop and/or Illustrator, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project are desired.