SITES (Landscape Architecture + Civil Engineering) Design Technology Specialist

LPA is seeking a SITES (Landscape Architecture + Civil Engineering) Design Technology Specialist who has a strong understanding of how complex aspects of site and building design interact, to be part of our uniquely collaborative design team.

The SITES Design Technology Specialist is an integral part of the LPA design technology team and will work closely with project teams throughout the company. Our technology team is a unified group that includes design, systems, data + AI, business and digital technologies. The SITES Design Technology Specialist will focus on how Landscape Architects and Civil Engineers leverage technology (including Civil 3D, 3D design tools, and other analytical software) during the design process. As part of our technology team, you will also influence other hardware, software and processes, which advance our pursuit of a better process that creates better results.

This role will be active in developing Landscape Architecture + Civil Engineering technology standards, researching and developing new processes, identifying goals and objectives for the integration of site in the design and documentation process, and developing methods for 3D design tool integration to improve the design process and coordination with Architecture and Engineering.

What You'll Do:

• Research, evaluate, recommend, and implement emerging design technologies for site design.

• Be the first point of contact for landscape architecture and civil engineering designers experiencing issues related to design technologies.

• Receive, prioritize and respond to requests for help with design technologies.

• Contribute to the development of high-quality CAD based/3D software site models through documentation, coordination of model reviews, and maintenance. Engage with integrated design teams in CAD and BIM coordination.

• Help develop, document and communicate interdisciplinary BIM Project Plans.

• Set up and monitor the effective coordination of CAD and BIM based projects.

• Create and organize CAD content and templates.

• Provide CAD-related education and training to designers.

What We Offer:

At LPA, your growth and contributions matter. We foster a collaborative culture where creative ideas are valued, and voices are heard.

• Mentorship from Managing Directors, Design Directors, and senior team members across disciplines.

• Career development support, including licensure incentives, professional development grants, and in-house training.

• Ongoing education through LPA+U courses and Tech Talks focused on innovative, sustainable practices.

• 8 paid hours of volunteer time each year.

• Opportunities to propose and lead projects that impact your local community, including more than $1 million since 2015 in Habitat for Humanity builds, scholarships, and other pro bono community projects.

• Access to our Professional Development Grants program, created to encourage professional development and further LPA's collective knowledge as a firm. Over the life of the grant program, we have invested $1,196,890 and impacted 848 LPA employees.

What we're looking for:

• 7+ years of relevant experience

Requirements:

• Work experience in a medium to large-sized multi-disciplinary firm or landscape architecture, civil engineering, architecture or construction firm

• Passion for 2D and 3D based workflows and tools

• Expert knowledge of AutoCAD or Civil3D and content creation for landscape architects or civil engineers

• Knowledge of Revit and Rhinoceros

• Awareness of other design software such as Enscape, AutoTurn, and Navisworks

• Awareness of project information management software such as Newforma and ACC (Forma Platform Services) and SharePoint.

• Awareness of interoperability tools and automations such as Speckle and Grasshopper

• Understanding of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and data management

• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Passion for great customer service

• Ability to conduct limited amounts of travel

LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas. We specialize in creating innovative, sustainable environments that work better, do more with less and improve people’s lives. We provide a vibrant and rewarding work environment—one that values and fosters creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, community engagement and ongoing career development and growth. LPA is also committed to diversity, wellness and work-life balance. LPA offers competitive salaries and generous benefits, including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial, wellness and other work/life plans.

If you are hired at LPA, your base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS:

Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. In the situation an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.