SITE DESIGNER

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare site concepts, feasibility plans, and master planning studies.
• Evaluate zoning, setbacks, parking, access, utilities, and development constraints.
• Interface with municipal staff and agencies.
• Prepare and manage municipal submittals; track review comments and approvals.
• Review and cross-check civil, architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Identify conflicts early and support resolution before they reach the field.
• Develop preliminary grading, hardscape, and utility routing concepts for feasibility and early budgeting/coordination.
• Coincide closely with Downing’s construction team and external civil consultants.
• Provide constructability input and assist with cost-driven design decisions.
• Perform site ADA analysis and site compliance reviews.
• Conduct field verification.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: 2–7 years of experience in a design-build or multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong understanding of how site, civil, and architectural drawings work together.
• Software: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Experience with visualization tools (Lumion, Enscape, or similar) is a plus.
• Technical Judgment: Experience incorporating budget and constructability considerations into design work, and communicating these to our internal team and external partners.
• Communication: Clear written, graphic, and verbal communication. Comfortable working with both municipal reviewers and field staff.
• Licensure: RLA or PE licensure preferred but not required.