Megan Terry Pla, Aicp, Sites-ap
Butte
Summary
Licensed Landscape Architect, certified Planner, and SITES Accredited Professional with extensive experience in land use and community planning. Consistently leads and mentors in professional settings at conferences, state and national leadership positions, and credentialing events.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Landscape Architect/Technical Service Lead
Water & Environmental Technologies
Butte
01.2021 - Current
- Lead QA/QC for planning and landscape architecture, collaborating with civil/environmental engineers, biologists, hydrogeologists, surveyors, and MEP teams.
- Delivered 95% of external project deadlines on schedule and within budget over five years, ensuring consistent project success.
- Coordinated design for secure federal sites (EPA), with HAZWOPER training and experience in substation planning and federal-level confidentiality.
- Partnered with Tribal Nations and Rural communities to secure funding and implement place-based strategies.
- Collaborated with engineers and architects to integrate sustainability into site design.
- Oversaw public engagement through in-person and remote presentations, effectively communicating project goals to audiences of up to 1,200.
- Received the 2024 'Plan of the Year' award from the Montana Association of Planners.
- Received the 2022 and 2024 'Presidential Award' from the American Society of Landscape Architects for Idaho and Montana.
Senior Project Manager
Land Design, Inc.
Billings
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Directed multi-year urban greenway revitalization projects (up to 120 acres), integrating biophilic design, green infrastructure, and Superfund-related standards to achieve compliance with USGBC.
- Led and mentored teams of up to 12 landscape architects and designers, enhancing professional development and supporting licensure pathways.
- Designed climate-resilient landscapes for wildfire-prone areas.
- Collaborated with European clients to establish site standards for implementation across the United States.
- Proficient in project management tools (Bluebeam, Deltek) and 3D modeling software (SketchUp, Lumion).
- Managed projects up to $100M Total Budget.
Project Landscape Architect
Sanbell
Billings
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Coordinated diverse projects including warehouse districts (PUD/SID), industrial parks, and multi-modal transportation planning with MDT, enhancing regional connectivity.
- Led site design standardization for multi-campus healthcare facilities, prioritizing walkability, ADA accessibility, and low-maintenance planning to improve user experience.
- Executed commercial, industrial, and municipal projects utilizing AutoCAD, Civil3D, Adobe Suite, and ArcGIS, ensuring compliance with design standards.
Education
Landscape Architecture -
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID01-2010
Skills
- Tribal and Rural Planning
- Resilient Design and Planning
- Public Speaking (State and Nationally)
- Construction Oversight
- Project Management
- Technical Training and Mentoring
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
- Infrastructure Studies and Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Superfund Processes
- Growth Policies and Land Use Plans
Certification
- Professional Landscape Architect (PLA), MT-14253, TX-3666
- Certified Planner (AICP), MT
- SITES Accredited Professional (SITES AP)
- President-Elect of the American Society of Landscape Architects Idaho Montana Chapter
- Board of Directors, Butte Center for the Performing Arts, Butte MT
- Board of Directors, Vice President, Butte Central Foundation, Butte MT
- Federal & State Project Experience (MT, TX, CO, WY, ID, CA)
- Former Federal Employee with SF-50 Records
Timeline
Senior Landscape Architect/Technical Service Lead
Water & Environmental Technologies
01.2021 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Land Design, Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2021
Project Landscape Architect
Sanbell
01.2014 - 01.2018
Landscape Architecture -
University of Idaho