Landscape Designer (Denver, CO)

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Tuition Assistance

Annual bonuses

401K match

Job summary

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture in Denver is seeking an early-career Landscape Designer with 1–3 years of professional experience. You will work with project leadership to support design, development, and documentation across project phases, and help assemble project documents.

Interest in planning projects is encouraged. The role involves supporting QA/QC, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating across landscape architecture and planning teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture preferred.
• Undergraduate degrees in related fields may be considered with completion of an accredited Master’s program and/or the required equivalent experience.
• Approximately 1–3 years of professional landscape architecture, design, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to apply fundamental design concepts to practical situations using educational background and/or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating closely with Project Managers and other members of the project team.
• Interest in supporting both landscape architecture and planning-related projects.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD and related software to complete assignments on time and in line with QA/QC standards.
• Support the standard design process.
• Assist with drafting documents and computations.
• Assist with landscape architecture and planning-related project assignments as needed.
• Coordinate project subconsultants and clients as required.
• Prepare construction-related services and agreements.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Planning and land planning experience

Independence and collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Master’s program (accredited) with licensure experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Lumion

Microsoft Office

Job description

At RVi, we advocate for nature, inspire creativity, tell captivating stories, and forge strong relationships to create places with staying power. We’re process-oriented and results-driven. Our design is grounded in data, inspired by culture, and committed to responsible stewardship. Through creative strategy and design, we lead integrated teams to envision the world’s next great communities, public places, campuses, and hospitality experiences.

RVi is looking for a Landscape Designer to join our Denver office. This is an early-career opportunity on our landscape architecture team, ideally suited for someone with approximately 1–3 years of professional experience.

In this role, you’ll work alongside project leadership to support project design, development, and documentation throughout the different phases of a project. You’ll also help prepare, coordinate, and assemble project documents as directed by project leadership. Our Denver team works across both landscape architecture and planning, so an interest in gaining exposure to planning projects is strongly encouraged.

Essential Functions

• Use AutoCAD and related software to complete assignments on time and in line with standards outlined in the RVi Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manual.
• Support the RVi standard design process.
• Assist with drafting documents and computations, including opinions of probable cost.
• May assist with landscape architecture and planning-related project assignments based on experience and project needs.
• May assist with the coordination of project subconsultants and clients.
• Assist with the preparation of construction-related services.
• Assist with agreement preparation.
• May assist with completing site visits as required.
• May participate in site walks, including project closeouts and related procedures.
• Communicate with the Project Manager about workload, schedules, and tasks to help meet designated chargeability goals.
• Follow RVi QA/QC protocols and established standards.
• Support project compliance with applicable national, state, and local standards and requirements.

Experience or knowledge related to:

• AutoCAD
• Revit and/or Lumion
• Microsoft Office
• Written and verbal communication, including technical writing
• Planning and/or land planning experience is a plus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture preferred.
• Undergraduate degrees in related fields may be considered with completion of an accredited Master’s program and/or the required equivalent experience working under a licensed Landscape Architect.

Qualifications

• Approximately 1–3 years of professional landscape architecture, design, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to apply fundamental design concepts to practical situations using your educational background and/or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating closely with Project Managers and other members of the project team.
• Ability to complete and/or correct design documentation.
• Interest in supporting both landscape architecture and planning-related projects.
• Ability to move about the office and project sites as needed.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Cultural Fit

• Independent yet collaborative
• Dependable and flexible
• Results-oriented and client-focused
• Enthusiastic and natural communicator
• Curious and willing to learn across both landscape architecture and planning

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $65,000–$74,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.

Disclaimer

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Pay Range

$65,000 - $74,000 USD

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

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As set forth in RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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