168 Landscape Architect jobs in the United States

We are looking for a talented and motivated Landscape Architect to join a growing team. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture and be professionally registered in South Carolina - or able to obtain registration within one year.

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of experience in master planning, site planning, conceptual design, detailed grading, and planting design.
• Strong research abilities to support thoughtful, well-informed project solutions.

What you will work on:

• Parks and recreational facilities.
• Educational campuses.
• Municipal projects.
• Streetscapes and transportation corridors.
• Commercial and industrial site development.

Job Overview

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Landscape Architect / Designer to join our dynamic team. This role focuses on high-end residential outdoor living environments and commercial pool design. Projects include pools, pool houses, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, hardscapes, and integrated site features. The position emphasizes design and production of permit-ready construction documents, with coordination alongside construction teams during project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Interaction: Conduct on-site consultations to understand client goals for residential and commercial pool projects, translating them into creative, functional designs.
• Design Expertise: Develop conceptual, schematic, and detailed designs that balance creativity with constructability, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Construction Documentation: Prepare permit-ready plans and construction documents for pools, pool houses, hardscapes, and outdoor living spaces.
• Collaboration: Partner with construction and project management teams to ensure seamless execution of design intent.
• Design & Construction Alignment: Work closely with sales, design, and construction teams to ensure consistency across all phases of a project.
• Professional Growth: Stay current with design tools, materials, and industry trends to refine your skills and knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• 2+ Years of professional experience in landscape or pool design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/LandFX, Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, Enscape, ArcGIS, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of grading, hardscape detailing, pool layout, and construction practices.
• Excellent drafting, visual, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage design projects from concept through permit-ready documentation, with coordination during construction as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience. Salary Range is $60k – $80k per year (negotiable based on experience)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible M-F daytime, in-office, work schedule.

Location:

This is an in-person role in an office setting. Remote candidates will NOT be considered for this position.

Lothorian is located just outside of Baltimore Maryland at 13536 Jarrettsville Pike.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of relevant design work to

Job Summary:

The Landscape Architecture team works on a variety of project types including design of master-planned residential communities and amenities, public parks & trails, commercial developments, urban renewal & streetscapes, and transportation projects. The Registered Landscape Architect manages multiple projects simultaneously from design concept to construction administration, including technical aspects that are inherent to successful projects.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Confer with clients, engineers, and other consultants to develop clear project goals, deadlines, budgets, and expectations.
• Develop project themes and participate in team charrettes.
• Coordinate the arrangement of existing and proposed land features and structures.
• Prepare detailed construction documents including but not limited to site plans, construction details, specifications, cost estimates, bid proposals.
• Prepare graphic representations of proposed plans using computer-aided design and drafting (AutoCAD) software, 3-D modeling (SketchUp, Lumion), and hand rendered graphics.
• Select appropriate materials for use in landscape designs including plants, paving, fencing, signage, furnishings, irrigation, etc.
• Inspect construction sites and/or coordinate with inspectors to ensure landscape projects adhere to original design plans, codes, and contract documents.
• Ability to prepare detailed proposals including the preparation of project scopes of work, fee calculations, deliverables, and project scheduling.
• May be a direct point of contact for clients including but not limited to Municipal Utility District Boards, Residential or Commercial Developers, as well as City, County, or State governmental agencies, and will attend a variety of public and private meetings.
• Responsible for relaying project goals and objectives to landscape design team, and other internal disciplines as needed in order to meet and exceed client expectations, and to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Creativity
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills with various levels of individuals including clients, consultants, and architects.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and perform well under deadlines.
• Planting and Irrigation Design.
• Excellent drafting skills and familiarity with design software (AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, SketchUp).
• Visualization skills including 3-D Modeling and Rendering.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Attend meetings outside of the office with clients, contractors, or other consultants involved in project planning, design, or construction.
• Periodic exposure to outdoor environment is to be expected through site/field visits. Exposures may include but are not limited to hot/cold temperatures, rain, sun. Outdoor physical demands may include but are not limited to walking distances up to several miles, navigating uneven slopes/terrain and/or heavily vegetated/wooded areas.

Education, certification and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Landscape Architecture.
• 3-8 years of professional experience.
• Technical knowledge of landscape architecture site development elements.
• Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Texas preferred.
• Licensed Irrigator desired.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite.

Physical Requirements:

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with internal employees and external clients regarding project designs, ideas and progress.
• The employee is occasionally required to move about the office to access office machinery such as scanner, copier, fax machine, file cabinets and printers.
• May require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
• The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus when utilizing design software.

Why Join EHRA?

At EHRA Engineering, we foster a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our projects. Join our team and take the next step in your career journey with opportunities for growth and development.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Join an award-winning firm shaping the built environment through bold, environmentally sensitive design. SWABACK, founded by Frank Lloyd Wright apprentice Vernon Swaback, has over 45 years of experience in master planning, architecture, and landscape architecture.

The Role

We’re looking for a creative, driven Landscape Architect to join our collaborative team. You’ll work on high-profile projects—resort communities, institutional campuses, large-scale planning—through all phases: concept, design, documentation, and construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to public and private projects from concept to construction
• Develop design solutions across varied project scales
• Prepare detailed construction documents
• Collaborate with architects, planners, and other disciplines

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s (or higher) in Landscape Architecture
• 3–5 years of experience preferred

Software & Technical Skills

• Required: AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite
• Preferred: Civil 3D, Revit, Rhino, Land F/X
• Hand drawing skills a plus

Professional Qualities

• Strong graphic and visual communication
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Team-oriented, organized, and proactive
• Passion for thoughtful, environmentally integrated design

Why SWABACK?

Work with a tight-knit, visionary team on impactful projects recognized by ASLA, AIA, and APA. Our legacy is rooted in creativity, innovation, and context-sensitive design.

We offer a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Vacation and sick time
• Additional supplemental benefits

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At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. At every stage, we serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement. As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships and services of the highest caliber.

We are currently seeking a full-time, exempt Professional Landscape Architect. As a mid-level position, the Landscape Architect will plan and design landscapes for projects such as parks and recreation, commercial buildings, residential subdivisions, hospitals, medical office buildings, schools, and industrial sites. The ideal candidate will be versed in urban planning and land planning. You will work closely with Engineers, Architects, and Surveyors, to design and produce landscape plans that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional while following local ordinances. During this time, you will also develop professional skills, learning the business and client side.

In this role, you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:

• Prepare landscape plans, specifications, and cost estimates utilizing AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite, meeting project deadlines and municipal ordinances. This may include dimension control, grading, site development, planting, plant lists and specifications, tree preservation, demolition, and project manual documents.
• Maintain a foundational understanding of local municipal codes and regulations, applying this knowledge to ensure that proposed design solutions comply with zoning, permitting, and environmental standards throughout the project lifecycle
• Confer with clients, engineering personnel, architects, and municipal staff on landscape expectations and requirements.
• Produce color graphic renderings of landscape designs using Sketchup, AutoCAD, Land FX, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar design software.
• Present project plans or designs to clients and public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups.
• Perform on-site inspections to determine opportunities and constraints.
• Possess detailed knowledge of plant materials: trees, shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, groundcover, etc. Must also possess knowledge about growing conditions, such as sunlight and watering retirements, growth potential, and which plants are native.
• Identify and select appropriate sustainable materials for use in landscape designs.

We require:

• A bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• Professional Texas Landscape Architect license.
• At least four years of landscape architecture experience and/or land planning experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Adobe, Bluebeam, Sketch Up, and Land FX.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Connections are a critical part of how we work.

It helps to have:

• Membership in AICP, ASLA
• Experience managing a team of Landscape Architects, Designers, and Interns.

Physical Demands

This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25lbs may occur. Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur. Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.

Position Type and Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position, with an expectation to work 40 hours per week. BHB offers flexible scheduling options, including five 8-hour days or four 9-hour days with a half day on Friday morning. While the start and end times of the workday can be adjusted, employees are expected to establish and maintain a consistent schedule which must encompass the core business hours of 9am – 4pm. Although overtime is not required, it is requested at times to meet our clients’ needs.

Benefits

We believe that taking care of our employees and their families is vital to our success. For several years, BHB has been awarded the titles of "Best Place for Working Parents" and Zweig’s "Best Firms to Work For."

BHB sponsors employee medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and basic life insurance, as well as subsidizing a significant family portion. BHB also offers voluntary life and disability insurances, paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, a PTO bank immediately available, & 401(k) matching.

We believe in lifelong learning: providing many internal & external training opportunities including formal & informal mentorship programs. We sponsor multiple professional & industry memberships, licensure, and leadership opportunities. More details regarding benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.