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Landscape Architect
Job Description
The ideal candidate will bring 3-5 years of experience in residential land development and/or site (commercial) development, from site planning and amenity design to planting and construction documentation. You will serve as a key project team member and collaborate closely with engineers, surveyors, planners, and developers to create attractive, sustainable environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop site and landscape designs that integrate with civil engineering plans
- Prepare conceptual designs, renderings, planting plans, and amenity layouts
- Produce detailed construction documents, including hardscape, grading, and irrigation plans
- Collaborate with engineers, planners, architects, and clients throughout all project phases
- Coordinate with local agencies to ensure compliance with zoning, landscape ordinances, and permitting requirements
- Participate in site visits, client meetings, and project presentations
- Support or manage project tasks, schedules, and junior staff as appropriate
Educational & Certification Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in residential and/or commercial development
- Registered Landscape Architect
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office - Familiarity with civil site design, grading, and infrastructure layout principles
- Strong design skills and experience with construction documentation and detailing
- Proven experience preparing detailed construction documents and landscape specifications
- Strong knowledge of regional plant materials, design standards, and sustainability best practices
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coordinating directly with developers and municipal review agencies
- Familiarity with stormwater integration, irrigation design, and erosion control practices
- Working knowledge of Land F/X, SketchUp, Lumion, GIS, or other visualization tools
- Understanding of irrigation design and sustainable landscape practices
Character Traits
- Learning and Adaptive – In a growing business with a big mission our engineers must have an appetite for learning and skill improvement.
- Servant Leadership – Nobody is above any task and we are all here to serve others. Every customer —internal or external—needs help, and the most powerful way to lead will be to serve at a high level.
- Determination & Resourcefulness – This person must be a creative problem solver and be willing to roll up their sleeves until they make things work. Whether it be asking questions, finding outside tools, or seeking out best practices, this person will need an open mind and good resolve.
- Organizational Skills – This position requires a capacity for seeing patterns and improving processes for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborative – This is a fun and productive culture. We laugh, work hard, press hard, and jump in to figure things out. Fitting into the team is essential!
- Authentic – We operate with a high trust culture and shared values. Integrity, honesty, compassion, and diligence are all qualities this person must possess to flourish here.
- Energy & Enthusiasm – This person must bring joy and passion to the job. It is essential to self-motivate and encourage one another in our work.
- Project Management – This person must be able to keep an eye on deadlines and critical dependencies to ensure they are met.