Landscape Designer - Entry Level

Morris & Ritchie Associates, Inc. (MRA) is currently seeking an entry level Landscape Designer with 0-2 years of experience in detailed design and landscape architecture for our Towson Maryland office. This opportunity offers a greater level of responsibility working on diverse projects with our landscape architects, planners and engineers.

Landscape Designer Responsibilities will include

• Prepare planning documents (from concept – thru refinement and jurisdictional submission) of large-scale mixed use, commercial use, K-12 mater planning, master planned communities, and public space developments.
• Develop and learn landscape architectural design and detailing for a variety of land development components such as monumental entrances, streetscapes, clubhouses/community centers, playgrounds, plazas, courtyards, pocket parks, hiking trails etc.
• Understanding local jurisdictional requirements from comprehensive plans, to zoning codes, to detailed subdivision, landscape, and signage regulations/guidelines, including the ability to help craft modifications to these documents
• Work with and learn from senior leadership and mid level designers and engineers.
• Active participation in industry and professional associations such as ASLA, APA, ULI

Requirements

Landscape Designer Requirements will include:

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture
• Landscape Architecture Licensure, not required
• 0-2 years of experience in planning and landscape architectural design including site layouts,
• landscape design, and grading
• Excellent written, graphic, and oral presentation communication skills
• Fluency in AutoCAD, MS Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), Land F/X and Sketch Up a plus
• The ability to collect, organize, and present data in creative ways to team members and clients
• Understanding of site construction projects, practical knowledge of construction document preparation and addressing RFIs, a pl...