Landscape Architect

Jacobs; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase program

Deferred compensation plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Landscape Architect based in California to design and manage landscape architecture for infrastructure and development projects across the United States and internationally. You’ll contribute from concept through construction, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and help grow Jacobs’ resilience and regenerative design expertise.

The role requires licensure in California and 5–10 years’ experience, with strong graphics, client relations, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Professional Landscape Architect license in California.
• Demonstrated 5 to 10 years of experience as a Landscape Architect supporting infrastructure projects for private sector clients and state or local government agencies.
• Experience delivering projects from conceptual design through construction document preparation.
• Ability to communicate design ideas through hand sketches, computer-generated graphics, and presentation renderings.
• Experience supporting construction phase services, including requests for information, shop drawing reviews, and site observations.
• Proficiency with local and state code research and permitting or submittal requirements.
• Ability to collect, organize, interpret, and present data to project teams and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Various projects may require U.S. citizenship, travel, and participation in public outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop landscape architecture and site design solutions for infrastructure and development projects.
• Support projects from conceptual design through construction documentation and implementation.
• Prepare design graphics, presentation materials, renderings, and technical drawings.
• Conduct site analysis, code research, and regulatory reviews.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams across multiple markets and geographies.
• Support construction phase services, including responses to information requests, shop drawing reviews, and site observations.
• Organize, analyze, and present technical information to project teams and clients.
• Build and maintain client relationships through successful project delivery.
• Participate in public outreach and stakeholder engagement activities as required.
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives through industry engagement, presentations, writing, and professional activities.
• Support the continued growth and development of Jacobs’ landscape architecture practice.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Creative thinking

Prioritization

Client service

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

ESRI GIS

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Land F/X

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Mural

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office 365

Revit

Lumion

Twinmotion

MicroStation

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by creating smart, sustainable, and resilient communities. As a Landscape Architect, you’ll contribute to projects that improve how people live, work, and connect by delivering integrated planning and design solutions across infrastructure, transportation, water, environmental, energy, and advanced facility projects. Based in California, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects throughout the United States and internationally. In this role, you’ll help develop innovative, resilient design solutions, support project delivery from concept through construction, build strong client relationships, and contribute to Jacobs’ thought leadership in areas such as climate adaptation, resilience, and regenerative design.

What You'll Do

• Develop landscape architecture and site design solutions for infrastructure and development projects
• Support projects from conceptual design through construction documentation and implementation
• Prepare design graphics, presentation materials, renderings, and technical drawings
• Conduct site analysis, code research, and regulatory reviews
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams across multiple markets and geographies
• Support construction phase services, including responses to requests for information, shop drawing reviews, and site observations
• Organize, analyze, and present technical information to project teams and clients
• Build and maintain client relationships through successful project delivery
• Participate in public outreach and stakeholder engagement activities, as required
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives through industry engagement, presentations, writing, and professional activities
• Support the continued growth and development of Jacobs’ landscape architecture practice

What Will Help You Succeed

• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities
• Creative thinking combined with sound technical judgment
• Ability to manage priorities and work effectively across multiple projects
• Commitment to quality, innovation, and client service
• Curiosity and a desire to learn from and mentor others
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to team goals
• Passion for sustainable, resilient, and community-focused design

Here’s what you’ll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• Professional Landscape Architect license in California
• Demonstrated 5 to 10 years of experience as a Landscape Architect supporting infrastructure projects for private sector clients and state or local government agencies
• Experience delivering projects from conceptual design through construction document preparation
• Ability to communicate design ideas through hand sketches, computer-generated graphics, and presentation renderings
• Experience supporting construction phase services, including requests for information, shop drawing reviews, and site observations
• Proficiency with local and state code research and permitting or submittal requirements
• Ability to collect, organize, interpret, and present data to project teams and clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships
• Various projects may require U.S. citizenship, travel, and participation in public outreach activities

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience developing resilience-focused planning and design strategies using nature-based and performance-driven solutions
• Proficiency with GIS (ESRI v9/v10), AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Mural, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Experience with BIM tools, including Revit
• Experience with visualization tools such as Lumion or Twinmotion
• Experience using MicroStation
• Experience working on multidisciplinary projects across multiple infrastructure and development sectors
• Interest in advancing industry thought leadership related to resilience, climate adaptation, regenerative design, or sustainable development

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future.

• Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.
• Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan.
• Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave.
• And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $133,800.00 to $183,900.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.