Key Responsibilities:

• Design Development: Prepare site plans, landscape designs, planting plans, and construction documents using CAD and other design software.
• Project Management: Lead or support landscape architecture projects from concept through construction, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
• Client Interaction: Meet with clients to understand their goals, provide expert advice, and present design proposals.
• Site Analysis: Conduct environmental impact studies, site inventories, and land-use assessments.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with architects, civil engineers, urban planners, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Permitting and Compliance: Ensure designs comply with local zoning laws, environmental regulations, and permitting processes.
• Sustainability: Integrate sustainable and low-maintenance solutions into landscape designs, including native plant selection, stormwater management, and green infrastructure.
• Construction Oversight: Visit job sites to monitor progress and ensure adherence to design specifications and industry standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• Professional licensure (RLA) or eligibility to become licensed.
• 3–7 years of experience in landscape architecture or related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and/or Lumion; experience with GIS and BIM tools a plus.
• Strong knowledge of horticulture, ecology, and sustainable design principles.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.