Landscape Architect, Site Planning & Design - 518525

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Job ID:

518525

Location:

Nashville, TN Regular/Temporary:

External•Posting Description Landscape Architect, Site Planning & Design•518525

Organization:

Customer Relations & Economic Development Department:

Global Business Work Location:

Nashville, Tennessee Relocation:

Relocation benefits are not offered for this position.

Posting Open:

06/22/2026

Posting Close:

06/28/2026 at 11:59

PM EST Salary:

Competitive Job Summary Serves as a senior landscape architect providing site planning assistance to Economic Development (ED) prospects and communities for the purpose of helping them understand the capability/suitability of a particular industrial site or building. Interfaces closely with community officials, industrial prospects, ED regional specialists and target market specialists to produce visually appealing deliverables in a time-sensitive environment. Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Providing site analysis (soils, slopes, vegetation, drainage, streams, views, etc) and zoning reviews (setbacks, buffers, planting requirements, open space, parking, etc). Performing grading estimates and balancing earthwork quantities for the development of an industrial site. Planning development of a site for competing uses. Creating master plans for industrial parks as well as single-user concept plans for individual parcels. Producing plans using the latest computer applications that assist communities in differentiating their sites from their competitors. Performing reviews of existing infrastructure for depiction on planning documents. Working in a team environment to share responsibility and collaborate to achieve the best overall result. Other useful skills include GIS proficiency and ability to render buildings in 2-D and 3-D based on site concept plans. Supervision Received Receives minimum supervision; broad goals and work objectives determined through discussions with supervisor. Keeps supervisor informed on unique problems and assignment issues. Normally the supervisor provides only administrative direction. The incumbent acts independently to plan and carry out work. Skills and Proficiencies Skill in applying current technologies to determine site planning needs. Ability to clearly express ideas through verbal, written, and graphic methods. Ability to motivate, persuade, and negotiate positive solutions. Ability to organize multiple project tasks and develop clear criteria, guidelines, priorities and schedules. Ability to develop and review complex grading calculations for completeness and correctness. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture is required. A Master's degree with an emphasis on land planning is desirable. Four or more years of experience in landscape architecture applied to site planning. Must have demonstrated experience in application of landscape architecture to site planning. Professional registration is desirable. Equal Employment Opportunity TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA's Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Drug-Free Workplace All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace . TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). How to Claim Vet Preference If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form

TVA 3595.

If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position. How to

Submit Documentation:

Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process. Email documents to careers@tva.gov More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference . If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email Careers@tva.gov . Apply Now