Landscape Architect

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Landscape Architect in our Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office. CEC is a growing multi-disciplinary firm helping to shape the future of the regions that we serve through comprehensive, creative, and sustainable design.

Can you see yourself designing a university campus, a community streetscape design, or maybe the next state of the art mixed-use development? How about being part of a multi-disciplinary regional trail master plan design team? As a Landscape Architect at CEC, you will find yourself working as part of a collaborative design team consisting of landscape architects, engineers, ecologists, scientists, architects, and developers to help our commercial, public, institutional, residential, and energy clients achieve their goals. This position involves:

Preparation and presentation of conceptual designs and graphic illustrations;
• Creation of preliminary and final design packages, including planting plans;
• Development of construction drawings and specifications; and
• Completion of project management tasks with the assistance from senior leadership.

Above all, we are looking for candidates with bright minds who enjoy solving challenging technical problems with creative and unique design solutions. You can accomplish this while working with a diverse team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to build a client network, become an owner of the firm, and share in the success of CEC.

• BS/MS in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
• Experience with site layout, grading, and stormwater design
• Experience with planting design and details
• Experience with site master planning, landscape design, and land development
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Adobe Illustrator, Lumion, SketchUp, InDesign, Photoshop, and Land F/X or willingness to learn
• 5 to 8 years of experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Landscape Architecture registration is preferred but not mandatory
• Experience in urban and green stormwater design is a plus
• Ability to generate hand-drawn graphics

We have fun! Many of our team develop deep friendships and hang out after work. We have an office-wide social committee which focuses on increasing and improving interaction amongst our employees. From free donuts on Wednesdays to ping pong tournaments to beer exchanges, our social committee does a great job and is looking for help! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, such as CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; CEC Women, and more!

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and perform interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small firm work environment with large firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success. We offer a matching 401(k), profit sharing, a performance bonus, company stock, medical dental and vision insurance, short and long term disability, tuition assistance, professional development, and work life balance. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, simply respond to the ad. EOE