Landscape Architecture Analyst

Kimley-Horn; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health coverage

Time off

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

New parent leave

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Des Moines, IA is seeking Landscape Architecture graduates to join our office. This is not a remote position and offers exposure to site planning, urban and landscape design, and collaborative project work.

Ideal candidates will have a degree by Summer 2027 and are prepared to learn a range of software tools used for design, graphics, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters in Landscape Architecture by Summer 2027
• Strong software aptitude for design and graphics tasks
• Ability to analyze, QC deliverables and collaborate with teams

Responsibilities

• Utilize software to analyze, produce, and QC client deliverables
• Contribute to site planning, urban and landscape design
• Assist with land planning, streetscapes, public infrastructure design
• Learn software like Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator, GIS/Arcview, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Excel

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn is looking for Landscape Architecture graduates to join our Des Moines, IA office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Utilize technical software programs on a regular basis to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables for our clients.
• Contribute to the site planning, urban and landscape design, and graphic and technical production.
• Projects can include land planning, urban design and redevelopment, mixed-use and all types of residential development, streetscapes, design guidelines, public infrastructure design, parks, and other community facility design.
• Solve complex problems, assist project managers, and collaborate across disciplines to produce our clients’ visions for the future built environment.
• Develop familiarity with the federal, state, and local regulations, as well as Kimley-Horn’s and our client’s practices, procedures, and standards.
• Analysts will learn one or more software programs: Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator, GIS/Arcview, and PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or Excel.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Landscape Architecture (Bachelors or Masters) by Summer 2027.

Salary: $73,000-$76,000

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.