Land Development Landscape Architect I

Make Communities Better.

STV's Land Development team in Owings Mills is growing and seeking an early-career Landscape Architect who is excited to learn, collaborate, and contribute to projects that shape campuses, neighborhoods, and commercial environments across the Baltimore Metropolitan region and beyond.

This role is ideal for someone who wants handson experience across the full project lifecycle-from early concepts through construction-while working alongside experienced landscape architects, engineers, and project managers in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment.

If you're eager to strengthen your technical skills, develop design confidence, and see your work built, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career at STV.

Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity

This position offers meaningful responsibility paired with strong mentorship and support, making it well suited for a landscape architect early in their professional journey.

In this role, you will:

• Work on diverse, highvisibility projects including education, mixeduse, housing, commercial, institutional, and infrastructurerelated development

• Collaborate closely with civil engineers, architects, and senior landscape architects as part of an integrated design team

• Build experience in both design and technical production, including site planning, planting and hardscape design, and permitting

• Learn how projects move from concept through construction in a realworld land development setting

• Receive guidance and mentorship while gaining increasing responsibility over time

What You'll Do

• Support the preparation of presentation materials, construction documents, permit packages, and construction support for land development, building, and transportation projects

• Develop site and landscape designs using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MicroStation, with opportunities to contribute creatively and technically

• Perform site investigations, inventories, and analysis to inform design decisions

• Design sustainable, contextsensitive landscapes, including urban sites and onstructure podium environments

• Prepare technical documentation, calculations, and feasibility materials with guidance from senior staff

• Coordinate with project managers and design partners to understand project goals, schedules, and deliverables

• Participate in client and agency meetings, gaining exposure to professional communication and project coordination

• Continue building knowledge of industry tools, standards, and best practices

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program

• Licensed Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) (Maryland preferred)

• 4+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, land development, or a related field

• Strong interest in site planning, site analysis, and urban design principles

• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroStation, SketchUp, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite. (Experience with Enscape and Land F/X is a plus)

• Working knowledge of Maryland permitting processes (Baltimore City experience is a plus)

• Familiarity with the Maryland Forest Conservation Act and native/adaptive plant materials in the Northeastern region

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from a multidisciplinary team

Field & Site Work

This role includes regular opportunities for fieldwork and site visits, which may involve extended periods outdoors (up to 8 hours), uneven terrain, and varying weather conditions-balanced with officebased design and coordination work.

Why Join STV

• A collaborative, peoplefirst culture that supports learning and professional growth

• Access to mentorship from experienced landscape architects, engineers, and project managers

• Exposure to a wide range of project types early in your career

• The opportunity to work on projects that make a visible, lasting impact in the communities we serve

If you're motivated to learn, excited by meaningful design work, and interested in growing your career in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply-even if you don't meet every qualification listed.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range:

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) * Paid Holidays (9 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.