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Job Title: Landscape ArchitectJob Description

The Landscape Architect/Planner is responsible for municipal landscape architecture and planning projects. This includes plan reviews, site inspections, and the preparation of parks and recreation plans and reports. Additional tasks involve developing greenways, trails, and open space plans and reports, streetscape plans, corridor plans, and other studies.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare plan reviews, including site visits to confirm existing conditions.

+ Perform inspections of tree protection and assess tree disturbance/tree preservation conditions.

+ Conduct inspections of landscape elements in subdivision/land development projects for release of escrow funds, start of maintenance, and end of maintenance. Prepare punch lists and correspondence outlining findings.

+ Prepare parks and recreation plans and reports, including Parks Master Site Development Plans, conceptual plans, and construction documents for parks and open space projects.

+ Develop Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Greenways, and Trails Plans.

+ Prepare corridor studies, streetscape plans, and conservation plans and reports.

+ Create PowerPoint presentations.

+ Produce renderings and graphics for projects.

+ Assemble site analysis documents, concept diagrams, and reports for projects.

+ Prepare grant applications and provide grant administration services for projects with various local, county, state, and federal grant programs.

+ Attend municipal meetings, including staff-level meetings and evening meetings with Boards and Commissions.

+ Develop solutions to technical problems.

+ Prioritize and manage multiple clients/projects.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or related area.

+ Registered Professional Landscape Architect in Pennsylvania or a desire to become one.

+ 4+ years of Landscape Architecture experience.

+ Proficiency in design programs such as AutoCAD or Civil 3D.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with municipal projects, plan reviews, and site inspections.

+ Familiarity with parks and recreation, greenways, trails, and open space planning.

+ Ability to create comprehensive reports and plans, including streetscape and corridor plans.

+ Strong skills in preparing presentations, renderings, and graphics.

Work Environment

The role is based in the Philadelphia office. The company is recognized as one of the top civil engineering firms in the Philadelphia market, with multiple offices throughout the Greater Philadelphia Area. The team works closely with a wide range of local municipalities, handling land development, water resources, transportation, construction inspection services, land surveying services, and construction management. The company supports professional development through training and mentoring programs. During the initial 12-month period, employees receive vacation and holiday pay, including up to 2 weeks of vacation and 6 major holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Philadelphia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $40.86/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.