Senior Landscape Architect/Site Planner

Overview

We are currently seeking a Senior Landscape Architect/Site Planner with 5+ years of professional experience to be part of our Land Development team in our West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, or Port Saint Lucie, FL office.

WGI is an award-winning national consulting firm providing land planning, civil engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, transportation, geospatial services, and parking solutions, with our corporate headquarters in West Palm Beach, FL. The firm has offices throughout the U.S. and provides a comprehensive range of infrastructure services to a diverse client base in over 30 states. 

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

The Landscape Architect will work collaboratively in a team setting on the development of site plans associated with land use entitlement and permitting processes for developments  predominantly in Florida and southern US.   Projects will include a wide range of planning projects including: private sector development projects (residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, etc.) and public sector projects (federal, state and local government projects).

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Responsibilities

• Development of site plans from concept through construction;
• Modification of drawings based on input from Design Manager;
• Assist in meetings and preparation of graphics for presentations;
• Research and review of local land development regulations for standards;
• Design of plans to include knowledge of water conveyance and retention, utility easements, parking, open space, access/egress points, vehicular circulation, landscape areas, etc.;
• Works under the direction of a Design Manager on the Site Planning Team and will present design information to senior management and other team members;
• Works with consultants during design phases from concept through construction;
• Works in a team environment to establish and maintain common schedule goals;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Urban Design or equivalent from an accredited university;
• Demonstrates reliable understanding of the relationship between design and constructability;
• Proficiency using computer software programs including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite;
• Experience using computer software programs including SketchUp, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and/or Illustrator is a plus;
• Ability to prepare hand drawn sketches, graphics and illustrations;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to write reports, business correspondence and presentations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office setting.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.  Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Please include a portfolio or samples of your work along with your application.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.