Landscape Architect | Hybrid Role with Mentorship & Growth

Actalent; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Landscape Architect to contribute to residential, mixed-use, commercial, and institutional projects within a collaborative team. You will work from concept through approvals, coordinating with engineers, planners, and designers to deliver integrated site solutions.

The role supports mentorship and growth, offering exposure across project phases and development of presentation graphics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Experience in landscape architecture, land planning, or site design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong graphic and visualization skills using Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience preparing landscape plans and development-related design documents.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, planners, architects, and clients.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design outdoor environments for residential, mixed-use, commercial, institutional, and land development projects.
• Create site plans, landscape plans, planting plans, graphics, renderings, and presentation materials.
• Participate in projects from conceptual planning through construction documentation and approvals.
• Conduct site evaluations and environmental assessments to support project planning and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate closely with civil engineers, planners, and project teams to create integrated design solutions.
• Attend client meetings, public meetings, and agency coordination sessions.
• Support entitlement, permitting, and approval efforts with local jurisdictions and review agencies.
• Develop visually compelling graphics and presentations using industry-standard design software.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative studio culture.
• Help shape sustainable, functional, and aesthetically engaging places that enhance communities.

Skills

Graphic & visualization skills

Communication & presentation

Collaboration

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

Land F/X

SketchUp

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Landscape Architect to contribute to residential, mixed-use, commercial, and institutional projects within a collaborative team. You will work from concept through approvals, coordinating with engineers, planners, and designers to deliver integrated site solutions.

The role supports mentorship and growth, offering exposure across project phases and development of presentation graphics.