Landscape Architect / Landscape Designer

Contract | Remote | Maryland & Chesapeake Bay ProjectsAbout Unity
Unity Landscape Design & Build has been providing high-quality landscape design and craftsmanship for more than 25 years. We are known for creating detailed, environmentally conscious outdoor spaces that enhance residential properties, support outdoor living, and deliver long-term value for our clients.
Our services include landscape design, permitting, shoreline erosion control, living shorelines, stormwater management, tree expert services, patios, walkways, driveways, landscape lighting, irrigation systems, and nitrogen removal septic system installation. We serve clients throughout Maryland's Eastern Shore and surrounding communities, including Chestertown, Centreville, Easton, Annapolis, and neighboring areas.
Unity holds multiple professional licenses and certifications and is committed to technical excellence, environmental stewardship, regulatory compliance, and exceptional client service.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Landscape Architect or Landscape Designer to join our extended design team on a contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who can independently transform surveys, plats, sketches, photographs, and written design briefs into professional landscape plans, construction documents, and permitting packages.
Projects may include:
Residential landscape design
Waterfront and shoreline projects
Native planting plans
Stormwater management and BMPs
Rain gardens and ecological restoration
Living shorelines
Shoreline stabilization
Habitat enhancement projects
Responsibilities
Develop conceptual and detailed landscape designs using Vectorworks Landmark.
Create planting plans, grading concepts, landscape layouts, and construction details.
Develop designs from surveys, plats, sketches, site photographs, and written project narratives.
Select and specify native and adaptive plant materials appropriate to Maryland and Chesapeake Bay environments.
Incorporate stormwater management, drainage solutions, rain gardens, and environmental BMPs into project designs.
Support shoreline stabilization and living shoreline projects.
Prepare permit application packages and supporting documentation.
Coordinate with local, county, state, and regulatory agencies throughout the permitting process.
Respond to agency comments and assist in securing project approvals.
Collaborate with Unity's design, sales, and operations teams.
Deliver high-quality work on schedule.
QualificationsRequired
Advanced proficiency in Vectorworks Landmark.
Strong understanding of Maryland native plants and Mid-Atlantic ecosystems.
Experience with residential and site design projects.
Knowledge of stormwater management, drainage, and BMP design.
Ability to independently manage projects and consistently meet deadlines.
Preferred
Chesapeake Bay waterfront project experience.
Living shoreline and shoreline stabilization experience.
Experience with revetments, sills, and coastal resilience projects.
Maryland permitting and regulatory experience.
Experience obtaining permits and coordinating agency approvals.
Experience working with landscape design-build or environmental firms.
Preferred Credentials
Licensed Landscape Architect (Maryland preferred).
Licensed Landscape Architect in another U.S. state.
Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional (CBLP).
LEED AP, SITES AP, or similar professional certifications.
To Apply
Please provide:
Portfolio of relevant work.
Examples of Vectorworks Landmark projects.
Experience with Maryland or Mid-Atlantic projects.
Examples of shoreline or waterfront work (if applicable).
Summary of permitting experience.
Typical project turnaround times.
Hourly rate and/or project pricing structure.
Availability and location.
Long-Term Opportunity
We are looking to build relationships with talented design professionals who can become trusted long-term partners supporting our growing portfolio of landscape, environmental, shoreline, and restoration projects throughout Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay region.

Work arrangement
Yes