Landscape Designer I

Gai-Consultants; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

GAI Consultants seeks an entry-level Landscape Designer/Architect with 0-2 years of experience for our Orlando, FL office. The role combines landscape architecture with urban planning and redevelopment economics, working on parks, streetscapes, and campuses across urban and natural settings.

The candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and may be entry-level ready to contribute to a variety of landscape architectural assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Landscape Architecture or Master’s degree.
• Strong knowledge of freehand and digital rendering, site design, AutoCAD, Adobe CS, SketchUp, landscape construction design, planning and design, and site inventory and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Create freehand and digital renderings using SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD.
• Conduct site design, inventory, and analysis.
• Develop conceptual site designs with renderings and modeling.
• Assist with construction documentation of landscape and hardscape areas.
• Participate in project teams and meetings.
• Contribute across a broad range of project types for public, private and institutional clients.

Skills

Freehand rendering

Digital rendering

Site design

Planning and design

Site inventory and analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Category: Community Solutions: Landscape Architect

Requisition Number: LANDS004688

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

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Description

GAI’s Community Solutions Group seeks an entry level Landscape Designer / Architect with 0-2 years of experience in its Orlando, FL office. This position is within our Community Solutions Group which is our special multi-disciplinary practice that links Landscape Architecture with Urban Planning and Redevelopment Economics. Our growing portfolio of work covers a variety of Parks, Streetscapes, and Campuses across Urban and Natural settings. The successful candidate may be entry-level ready to work within a collaborative team environment that plans and designs quality places across a variety of landscape architectural assignments. Internships or other professional experience is welcome. This position is eligible for our flexible hybrid work schedule and a sign-on bonus.

The specific duties of this position include:

• Using freehand and digital renderings using SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD
• Conducting site design, inventory, and analysis
• Conceptual site design including graphic renderings and modeling with working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp;
• Assisting with construction documentation of landscape and hardscape areas
• Participating in teams and project meetings; and
• Contributing across a broad range of project types, including public, private and institutional clients.

Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (or foreign equivalent) or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Must know (from any completed university‑level coursework, seminars, workshops, or real-world, hands‑on experience): free‑hand and digital rendering; site design; AutoCAD; Adobe Creative Suite; SketchUp; Landscape Construction Design; Planning and Design; and Site inventory and analysis.

Why GAI?

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you’ll work in a team‑driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career‑development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Marketbased, competitive compensation
• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holiday-use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Landscape Architecture or related field.

Experience

Required

Less than 2 years:

Related Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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