Graduate Landscape Architect: Site Planning & Design

Pennoni; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni seeks a Graduate Landscape Architect for our Leesburg, VA office to support a range of public and private site development projects. This role offers hands-on experience with site planning, planting design, grading coordination, permitting, and construction documents while collaborating with engineers, planners, and project managers.

Ideal for recent graduates, the position emphasizes teamwork, multi-disciplinary delivery, and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Experience with landscape plans, site development, or municipal projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with land development, landscape architecture, and municipal project documentation.
• Develop landscape, planting, hardscape, and site plans and permit materials.
• Coordinate with civil engineers and planners to integrate landscape components.
• Review local ordinances, zoning requirements, and agency comments.
• Contribute to graphics, exhibits, and client/public review materials.
• Conduct limited field observations to support design development.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Adobe Creative Cloud

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

Pennoni seeks a Graduate Landscape Architect for our Leesburg, VA office to support a range of public and private site development projects. This role offers hands-on experience with site planning, planting design, grading coordination, permitting, and construction documents while collaborating with engineers, planners, and project managers.

Ideal for recent graduates, the position emphasizes teamwork, multi-disciplinary delivery, and professional growth in a supportive environment.