Landscape Architect

Actalent; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Actalent's Raleigh-based design studio seeks a Landscape Architect to shape outdoor environments for multi-family, mixed-use, and urban projects. You will collaborate with architects, planners, interior designers, and landscape professionals in a fast-growing, design-driven practice.

Role involves leading drawings through all design phases, client presentations, and construction administration. Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and rendering tools is required; Rhino is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture preferred.
• More than 2 years of recent experience in a professional design office.
• Experience designing landscape architecture projects within multi-family, mixed-use, and urban development markets.
• Proficiency in Revit; SketchUp and rendering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the preparation of landscape architectural drawings across all phases of design and construction.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, interior designers, and consultants to develop integrated solutions.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables while maintaining design quality.
• Guide team members in applying landscape architecture standards and technical requirements.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients and contractors during design and construction.
• Develop and deliver presentations for clients, stakeholders, and review committees.
• Facilitate design meetings, visioning sessions, and public presentations.
• Evaluate materials to align with design goals and intent.
• Participate in construction administration activities including site visits and coordination.
• Support business development through proposals and fee negotiations.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to team growth.
• Assist recruiting and interviewing potential team members.
• Travel periodically for client meetings and site visits.

Skills

Communication

Graphic presentation

Project management

Mentoring

Collaboration

Revit

SketchUp

Rendering software

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

Rhino

Rendering software

Job description

Location: Raleigh, NC

Design Meaningful Places. Collaborate Across Disciplines. Grow With a Design-Focused Team.

We’re seeking a Landscape Architect to join a highly collaborative architecture and design practice delivering architecture, planning, interior design, and landscape architecture services on both domestic and international projects.

In this role, you'll help shape innovative outdoor environments and urban spaces for a diverse portfolio of multi-family, mixed-use, and urban development projects. You'll work alongside architects, planners, interior designers, and other design professionals in a fast-growing, design-driven studio that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.

Whether you're leading project efforts, presenting design concepts to clients, or mentoring emerging professionals, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both projects and people.

What You’ll Do

As a Landscape Architect, you'll contribute to projects from early visioning and design through construction, while helping guide teams and maintain design excellence throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead and oversee the preparation of landscape architectural drawings across all phases of design and construction.
• Collaborate closely with architects, planners, interior designers, and consultants to develop integrated project solutions.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables while maintaining high standards of design quality.
• Guide team members in applying landscape architecture standards, best practices, and technical requirements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients and contractors during project design and construction.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations for clients, stakeholders, and design review committees.
• Facilitate design meetings, visioning sessions, outreach activities, and public-facing presentations.
• Evaluate materials and products to ensure they align with project goals and design intent.
• Participate in construction administration activities, including site visits, shop drawing reviews, and coordination with project teams.
• Support business development initiatives through proposal preparation, interview participation, scope development, and fee negotiations.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the growth and development of the landscape architecture team.
• Assist with recruiting and interviewing potential team members.
• Travel periodically for client meetings, project reviews, and site visits.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture preferred.
• More than 2 years of recent experience in a professional design office.
• Experience designing landscape architecture projects within the multi-family, mixed-use, and urban development markets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent graphic and visual presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Proficiency with SketchUp and rendering/graphic visualization software.
• Experience preparing and overseeing landscape architectural construction documentation.
• Ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and coordination efforts.
• Experience with construction administration activities, including site observation and contractor coordination.
• Strong collaborative skills and a desire to mentor and support junior team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Rhino and other modeling or parametric design tools.
• Familiarity with emerging design technologies and innovations in the built environment.
• Experience supporting project delivery for multi-family, mixed-use, and urban projects.
• Exposure to proposal development, interviews, and business development efforts.Comfort presenting to clients, community groups, and design review boards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in contributing to the continued growth of a design-oriented firm.

Why Join This Team?

• Work on impactful multi-family, mixed-use, and urban development projects.
• Collaborate daily with architects, planners, interior designers, and landscape architects in an integrated studio environment.
• Contribute to projects from concept through construction.
• Play a visible role in client presentations, public engagement efforts, and project leadership.
• Help shape the growth and culture of an expanding design practice.
• Gain mentorship opportunities while also helping develop the next generation of design professionals.
• Join a team committed to innovation, design excellence, and professional development.

Work Environment

This position is based in a modern Raleigh office near Glenwood Avenue and Hillsborough Street in the greater Research Triangle region. Team members primarily work in-office to encourage collaboration, mentorship, and integrated project delivery, with some flexibility to work remotely when appropriate.

The studio environment is fast-paced, highly collaborative, and design-focused, utilizing tools such as Revit, SketchUp, rendering applications, and other advanced design technologies. You'll be surrounded by professionals who are passionate about creating exceptional places while continuing to grow personally and professionally.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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