PLA Leader
About the job
- At least 15 years of experience in urban planning and design, landscape architecture, or a related field.
- A bachelor's or master's degree in Landscape Architecture or a comparable field from an accredited university.
- Demonstrated experience and proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Lumion or other rendering software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong project management expertise and the ability to communicate and collaborate across the company.
- Experience effectively managing PLA staff in the successful completion of projects.
- Ability to manage subconsultants, project deliverables, deadlines, and budgets.
- Proven experience in planning and designing projects from conceptual design through construction documentation.
- Ability and willingness to be based out of the Raleigh office.
- Work directly with department leaders, project managers, and staff to create viable, context-sensitive planning and design solutions for projects of varied scope and scale.
- Review and process complex comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, annexation, and site plan submittals.
- Conduct research and prepare statistical reports on land use and physical, social, and economic issues.
- Prepare concept plans and graphics by hand and in digital formats.
- Produce presentation plans and construction documents for a variety of project types.
- Prepare and present reports and other findings to staff, Planning and Zoning Boards, and Councils, and serve as liaison to those committees.
- Prepare construction documents for complex site and land development projects.
- Professional registration (AICP, RLA, CNU, or other) is desirable but not required.
About the company
BGE is a consulting firm that offers a full range of services, including engineering, environmental work, surveying, construction management, and planning and landscape architecture for public and private clients. Its work comes from teams that collaborate across disciplines to guide projects from concept through completion, using a nationwide office network. BGE works with clients across the United States by delivering integrated solutions through engineers, planners, surveyors, and landscape architects coordinated by project managers. What sets the company apart is its size, longevity, and breadth: more than 1,000 employees in 22 offices, established since 1975, and a track record that includes ranking among the top design firms in ENR. The company’s goal is to partner with public and private clients to plan, design, and manage projects across the country, delivering comprehensive, multidisciplinary services to meet diverse needs.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Exelon lifted 2026 operating earnings guidance to $2.81-$2.91 per share.
- BGE's 2024-2026 plan funds cable replacement, feeder hardening, and substation upgrades.
- BGE paused Port Covington costs in March 2026 to reset engagement and protect reliability needs.
What critics are saying
- Maryland PSC decisions in January 2027 can slash BGE's requested $156.1 million increase.
- BGE laid off 68 workers in February 2026, signaling regulatory pressure and efficiency strain.
- Customer arrears hit $224.2 million by March 2026, raising collections and political backlash risks.
What makes BGE unique
- BGE dominates central Maryland, serving 1.3 million electric and 700,000 gas customers.
- Exelon ownership provides balance-sheet scale and financing access for BGE's capital-intensive grid.
- BGE controls essential Baltimore-area transmission and substation assets, including the Port Covington corridor.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Mentorship Program
- Employee Referral Bonus