Landscape Architect

Job Description

Landscape Architect | Langan

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Langan, located in Pittsburgh, PA. Langan is a leading provider of expert land development engineering and environmental consulting services, partnering with a wide array of clients including major developers, renewable energy producers, and large infrastructure programs across the U.S. and globally. The Landscape Architect will serve a critical function, providing essential support for the planning, design, and permitting phases of landscape architecture, land development, and planning projects. This role offers an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience on diverse projects, contributing to Langan’s entrepreneurial culture that fosters career growth and impactful community contributions within an inclusive and supportive work environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Pittsburgh, PA
• Mission: To assist with the planning, design, and permitting of landscape architecture and land development projects for a variety of public and private sector clients.
• Tech Stack: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Planning & Design Support: Assist with the comprehensive planning, design, and permitting processes for diverse landscape architecture, civil engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects.
• Document Production: Prepare landscape architecture and design documents utilizing design, engineering, and graphic software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch Up, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Regulatory Analysis: Perform thorough zoning, ordinance, and permit assessments, and contribute to determining project feasibility based on collected data.
• Site Impact Assessment: Assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data to understand their impact on project planning and design.
• Project Documentation & Fieldwork: Assist with the preparation and modification of design and engineering documents including reports, specifications, construction schedules, and cost estimates, and provide field inspection services as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professional holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Experience: 0-2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Skills: Exceptional computer proficiency in Adobe Suite, Sketchup, and AutoCAD; strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication capabilities; and a demonstrated ability to follow direction and work collaboratively within a team.
• Bonus: A strong passion for design excellence and tackling the challenges involved in creating inspiring places within urban environments. Applicants must provide a portfolio of work samples with their application and possess reliable transportation along with a valid driver’s license in good standing for site access.