Landscape Architect

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Grand Rapids, MI currently seeks a Landscape Architect to contribute to landscape and land development projects within a multidisciplinary design team, focusing on planning and design for commercial and private developments, municipalities, campuses, healthcare facilities, and streetscapes.

Ideal candidates hold a BLA or Civil Eng degree, 5+ years of CAD/Civil 3D experience, and proven ability to produce technical drawings and site plans with zoning, grading, drainage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years of landscape/civil design experience using CAD 3D.
• Experience with landscape design for commercial development, municipal projects, and education facilities.
• Proficiency in preparing technical drawings and specs for zoning, grading, drainage.

Responsibilities

• Develop design packages for landscape and land development projects.
• Create detailed design plans using CAD programs including site layout, zoning, grading, drainage.
• Prepare landscape plans, site plans, construction documents, and site analyses.
• Provide oversight of project sites and analyze drainage, grading, site layout, and zoning requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, clients, and public agencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support public engagement meetings related to project design and development.
• Contribute to design production of drawings and specifications addressing zoning, grading, drainage, and construction details.
• Help grow the landscape architecture practice in Grand Rapids, MI through high-quality design and client service.

Skills

Landscape design

CAD drafting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Site analysis

Public engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

CAD software

GIS tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Job Title: Landscape Architect

Job Description

The Landscape Architect will contribute to a wide range of landscape design and land development projects as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. This role focuses on planning and design for commercial and private developments, municipalities, educational campuses, healthcare facilities, athletic complexes, streetscapes, and other site development projects. The Landscape Architect will participate in design production, site planning, public engagement, client interaction, and site analysis, helping to deliver thoughtful, technically sound, and visually compelling landscape solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary design team to develop comprehensive design packages for landscape and land development projects.
• Create detailed design plans using CAD programs, including site layout, zoning, grading, drainage, and other site development elements.
• Prepare landscape plans, schematic designs, site plans, construction drawings, construction specifications, construction documents, and site analysis reports.
• Provide oversight of project sites and analyze site conditions related to drainage, grading, site layout, and zoning requirements.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with internal design team members, engineers, client representatives, and public agencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support public engagement efforts by participating in meetings and presentations related to project design and development.
• Contribute to design production of technical drawings and specifications that address zoning, grading, site layout, drainage, and construction details.
• Help advance and grow the landscape architecture practice in the Grand Rapids, MI area through high-quality design work and strong client service.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in landscape design or civil design using CAD 3D programs (such as AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Proven experience in landscape design for commercial development, municipal projects, and education or school facilities.
• Strong proficiency in preparing technical drawings and specifications related to zoning, grading, site layout, drainage, and construction details.
• Hands-on experience with site development and site design, including site plans and construction documents.
• Proficiency with CAD software and civil design tools, including AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary design team and coordinate with engineers and other stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with design teams, client representatives, and public agencies.
• Ability to analyze and interpret site data and conditions, particularly regarding drainage, grading, and zoning.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience designing with GIS tools.
• Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) license.
• Certified Landscape Architect (CLA) license.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign for presentation and design documentation.
• Experience with streetscape, healthcare, and athletic facility landscape design.
• Familiarity with commercial and private land development processes.
• Strong attention to detail in construction drawings, construction specifications, and construction documents.
• Ability to participate in and support public engagement activities related to project design.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with 23 days per week in the office and the remaining time working remotely. Occasional travel to the Lansing location is required to collaborate with the broader landscape team, which is primarily based there. The role involves working with CAD and civil design software, GIS tools, and Adobe InDesign in a professional office setting focused on multidisciplinary collaboration. The environment encourages leadership and growth within the landscape architecture practice in the Grand Rapids, MI area, with opportunities to engage directly with clients, engineers, and public agencies on a variety of project types.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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