Landscape Architectural Technologist II Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52206)

Description

Are you looking to join a team of experienced professionals that shape and design our parks, streetscapes, and open spaces across the City? We are looking to strengthen our team with your knowledge and technical depth!

The Open Space Design Section within the Building Great Neighbourhoods and Open Spaces Branch plans, designs, and directs the construction of various open space projects. The design team consists of landscape architects, landscape technologists, and planning technicians who collaboratively develop design and construction drawings to meet holistic project objectives that benefit the communities we work in. 

This role offers a chance to contribute to a wide range of landscape architectural projects, utilizing your technical skills in design and drafting. From initial design to construction, including site visits and creating compelling visuals, you will be integral to project success, with increasing responsibility and influence.

What will you do?: 

• Use AutoCAD & Civil 3D to prepare all plans & process survey data for Open Space projects
  
• Prepare concept, preliminary, and detailed designs for open space projects with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency with minimal direction from lead Landscape Architect
  
• Prepare As-Built drawings based off of survey data with the same high degree of accuracy & efficiency as directed by the project team
  
• Attend and complete site reviews and inspections to ensure design drawings are accurate and being implemented as expected
  
• Process submitted survey information and develop topographic and site plans
  
• Develop technical specifications to accompany the design and provide the required direction to achieve the overall design intent
  
• Prepare bid and scope documentation to inform the development of cost estimates and budgets; 
  
• Attend site visits during design and construction to assist in quality assurance and control of project coordination and implementation
  
• Oversee the assignment and completion of smaller projects to subordinate technical staff; check work in progress and at completion; provide technical guidance
  
• Lead and prepare business tools along with section, practice and asset initiatives
  
• Lead and inspire section staff through an ongoing commitment to culture initiatives and maintaining positive working relationships
  
• Perform all other related duties