Independent Landscape Designer III

Poulos-; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Orlando, FL is seeking a Landscape Designer III with about two years of professional experience to contribute to project teams, assume greater responsibility, and lead smaller workstreams.

The role emphasizes design development, software-enabled drafting, and clear communication with clients and agencies. You will mentor junior staff and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality landscape solutions.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of professional experience in landscape design, planning, or related field.
• Proficiency with key software tools used for landscape design, planning, drafting, documentation, and presentations.
• Ability to independently produce high-quality designs, plans, and project deliverables with minimal revisions.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to junior staff.
• Ability to coordinate with clients, agencies, consultants, and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop landscape designs, plans, and supporting documents with a high degree of accuracy and minimal revisions.
• Confidently utilize key design, drafting, planning, and other software tools required to complete project work.
• Evaluate multiple design, planning, or policy options and recommend appropriate solutions based on project goals and requirements.
• Clearly communicate design decisions, recommendations, and technical information through reports, presentations, drawings, and other project deliverables.
• Take ownership of assigned portions of projects and manage tasks independently while meeting established schedules and deadlines.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, consultants, and other project stakeholders with appropriate guidance from project leadership.
• Provide mentorship, design feedback, and technical guidance to junior staff.
• Review work and help identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Collaborate effectively with project managers and multidisciplinary team members to support successful project delivery.
• Identify challenges proactively and develop thoughtful, practical solutions.
• Represent the firm professionally in client, agency, consultant, and industry interactions.
• Participate in professional organizations, networks, and other opportunities that support continued professional growth and industry engagement.

Skills

Landscape design

Independent design

Communication

Project leadership

Client coordination

Mentoring

Design strategy

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

GIS

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers in Orlando, FL is seeking a Landscape Designer III with about two years of professional experience to contribute to project teams, assume greater responsibility, and lead smaller workstreams.

The role emphasizes design development, software-enabled drafting, and clear communication with clients and agencies. You will mentor junior staff and work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality landscape solutions.