Landscape Designer

STV's Owings Mills, MD office is seeking a Landscape Designer II to join our Buildings Division , supporting work across our Land Development Group . Our landscape architecture team delivers planning, site design, and project implementation services for a diverse range of urban redevelopment, campus, commercial, institutional, residential, and infrastructurerelated projects throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan region and beyond. This role is ideal for an experienced landscape designer who is excited to collaborate, contribute meaningfully to complex projects, and continue progressing toward professional licensure within a multidisciplinary, supportive environment. As a Landscape Designer II , you will work alongside Landscape Architects, Civil Engineers, Architects, and project managers , contributing across the full project lifecycle-from early concepts through construction-while strengthening both technical and design leadership skills. Why This Role Is a Great Opportunity This position offers increasing responsibility paired with mentorship and collaboration, making it well suited for a senior designer preparing for the next step in their career. In this role, you will: Work on diverse, highvisibility projects , including education, mixeduse, housing, commercial, institutional, and infrastructurerelated development Build advanced experience in both design and technical production , including site planning, planting and hardscape design, grading, and permitting Support projects from concept through construction in a realworld land development setting Continue developing design confidence, technical judgment, and professional leadership What You'll Do Develop site and landscape designs for land development, building, and transportation projects , including site layout, grading, landform design, planting and hardscape layouts, and coordination drawings Prepare and support presentation materials, construction documents, permit packages, and construction support activities Perform site investigations, inventories, and analysis to inform clear, defensible design decisions Design sustainable, contextsensitive landscapes , including urban environments and onstructure podium conditions Prepare technical documentation, exhibits, and feasibility materials with guidance from senior staff Coordinate with project managers and design partners to support project goals, schedules, and deliverables Participate in client meetings, agency coordination meetings, and public hearings (e.g., Planning Board, Site Development Review Committee) Work efficiently across multiple concurrent projects , contributing reliably to parallel schedules and priorities What We're Looking For Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Planning from an accredited program Minimum of 3 years of professional experience as a Landscape Designer, preferably within land development or multidisciplinary environments Demonstrated progress toward Landscape Architect licensure Strong interest in site planning, site analysis, grading, and urban design principles Proficiency in MicroStation, and AutoCAD (experience with Civil3D, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, or Land F/X is a plus) Familiarity with Maryland permitting processes (Baltimore City experience is a plus) Familiarity with native and adaptive plant materials appropriate to the Northeastern region Strong communication, organization, and problemsolving skills A collaborative, teamoriented mindset and ability to work independently with minimal direction Field & Site Work This role includes periodic fieldwork and site visits , which may involve time outdoors, uneven terrain, and varying weather conditions, balanced with officebased design, coordination, and production work. Compensation Range: $79,979.92 - $91,405.62 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.