Landscape Architect

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan, build and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year-round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:Design & ConstructionBusiness OperationsCampus Operations and MaintenanceCampus Planning and Strategic InvestmentWhether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service and stewardship.Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!Wolfpack Perks and BenefitsAs a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.What we offer:Medical, Dental, and VisionFlexible Spending AccountRetirement ProgramsDisability PlansLife InsuranceAccident PlanPaid Time Off and Other Leave Programs12 Holidays Each YearTuition and Academic AssistanceAnd so much more!Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.Essential Job DutiesCampus Planning and Strategic Investment at NC State plays a vital role in optimizing the design and use of campus land, buildings, and infrastructure to support the university's mission. Through collaboration and data-driven analysis, the team ensures financial and environmental stewardship while planning for both current and future needs.As our next Landscape Architect, you'll help translate NC State's strategic vision into the physical spaces that bring it to life. This position offers the opportunity to influence how our campus grows-developing innovative and sustainable solutions that enhance the student experience, foster community, and advance the university's long-term goals.If you're passionate about purposeful design, strategic planning, and creating spaces that inspire connection and innovation, please apply.General Scope of DutiesTranslate the strategic plans of the University into the physical facilities required to support them. Provide solutions for a broad range of landscape architectural and engineering planning issues essential to meeting the campus's development needsProvide general project support for physical facilities planning efforts at NC State. Analyze, document, and develop physical planning projects, policies, procedures, and informal project designs aligned with the University's strategic goalsConsider and evaluate a wide range of multi-disciplinary factors, including social, economic, and environmental impacts, related to the development of the campus's physical facilitiesCoordinate planning efforts with campus design professionals to ensure alignment with long-range physical planning goalsTypical duties include:Developing physical facilities planning and design strategies for exterior campus spacesConducting comparative studies and facilities program analysesIdentifying and developing project alternativesRecommending actions to support implementation of the Physical Master Plan, with a focus on exterior spaces and site designPreparing feasibility studies and physical development plans for campus components such as stormwater management, infrastructure, transportation systems, pedestrian access, and other general planning and development needsDevelop, monitor, and update project budgets to ensure alignment with project scope and funding requirementsVerify budget adequacy for scope of work and review/approve consultant invoices in accordance with University standardsEstablish and maintain comprehensive project schedules and documentation, including meeting minutes key stakeholder communicationsOther ResponsibilitiesThis position requires the ability to:Anticipate issues and formulate options to resolve themManage and prioritize multiple projectsUse goals to guide actions and create detailed action plansSchedule people and tasks to achieve goals with minimal oversightQualificationsMinimum Education and ExperienceEducation* Bachelor's Degree in the Engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or and equivalent combination of training and experience.ExperienceKnowledge and application of NC building codes and relevant lawsUnderstanding of building design and construction from site analysis to project closeoutExperience with civil, landscape architectural, and utility systemsProven administrative and project management experience including permitting, specifications, and customer serviceApplied knowledge across design, engineering, public safety, technology, and legal complianceExtensive understanding of strategic/master planning, leadership, resource allocation, and community standardsOther Required QualificationsAnalyze programmatic requirements and align designs with site and budget constraintsEvaluate consultant design proposals and produce actionable design solutionsDevelop project outlines, cost estimates, timelines, and planning strategiesProvide guidance to consultants and internal stakeholders during planning and reviewCommunicate effectively through written, verbal, and visual methods across diverse audiencesLead stakeholder meetings, establish expectations, and document project processesUse AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other design software for infrastructure planning and documentationPreferred QualificationsLicensure as a Professional Engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, or as a Landscape Architect by the North Carolina Board of Landscape ArchitectsExperience presenting complex project materials to advisory committees or large public groupsDemonstrated ability to advise on strategic planning and institutional developmentEffective collaboration with senior leadership, contractors, and external stakeholdersExpertise to prepare design plans and schedules for informal (small) projectsRequired License(s) or Certification(s)* Valid North Carolina Driver's License (or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire)* Licensure as a Professional Engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, or as a Landscape Architect by the North Carolina Board of Landscape Architects. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.Valid NC Driver's License required Yes Commercial Driver's License required No