Senior Landscape Architect

AtkinsRéalis; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) employer match

Stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Leaves of absence options

Flexible work options

Recognition programs

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead landscape design delivery on municipal and campus-scale projects. The role emphasizes project documentation, quality control, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to drive integrated outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Landscape Architect in Texas with 7+ years of experience post-degree, strong writing and communication skills, and a track record in mentoring junior staff and managing budgets and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture; MLA preferred; typically seven years post-Bachelor’s, or six years post-Master’s; eight to ten years most incumbents have.
• Demonstrated technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Current registration as a Licensed Landscape Architect in Texas (required).

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and oversees the landscape architectural components of reports, designs, and construction projects.
• Leads the development of final plans and specifications and reviews materials and construction for compliance with project requirements.
• Is a self-starter and capable of working independently and as a team.
• Contributes to the preparation of proposals, scopes of work, contracts, and budgets.
• Supports quality control efforts related to landscape design, graphics, and technical deliverables.
• Prepares site design concepts for a range of clients, including municipal agencies and government entities.
• Coordinates work with landscape architects and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Participates in design-focused quality assurance reviews.
• Manages projects independently and ensures adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.
• Coordinates with clients to assist in business development.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor or Master in Landscape Architecture

MLA preferred

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to join our team in Austin, TX.

The Senior Landscape Architect is a licensed professional who contributes to the delivery of high‑quality, resilient, and community‑focused design solutions. In this role, you will advance project design development, lead key components of project documentation, and support the management of small to mid‑scale assignments. You will provide guidance to junior team members, maintain rigorous quality standards across design and technical work, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary partners to drive integrated project outcomes. This position is ideal for a landscape architect with several years of licensure who is ready to expand their project management responsibilities and play a growing leadership role in shaping our design vision.

Your role

• Plans, directs, and oversees the landscape architectural components of reports, designs, and construction projects.


• Leads the development of final plans and specifications and reviews materials and construction for compliance with project requirements.


• Is a self-starter and is capable of working independently and as a team.


• Contributes to the preparation of proposals, scopes of work, contracts, and budgets.


• Supports quality control efforts related to landscape design, graphics, and technical deliverables.


• Prepares site design concepts for a range of clients, including municipal agencies, government entities, and commissions.


• Coordinates work with landscape architects, allied professionals, and internal support teams to ensure seamless project delivery.


• Participates in design‑focused quality assurance reviews.


• Manages projects independently and ensures adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.


• Coordinates with existing and potential clients to assist in business development.


• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

About you

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture; an MLA or related graduate‑level technical coursework is preferred. This level is typically achieved with seven years of experience post‑Bachelor’s, or six years post‑Master’s; most incumbents have eight to ten years of professional experience.


• Demonstrated technical writing, communication, and collaboration skills.


• Current registration as a Licensed Landscape Architect in Texas (required).

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

• medical


• dental


• vision


• company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits


• employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting


• employee stock purchase plan


• Paid Time Off


• leaves of absences options


• flexible work options


• recognition and employee satisfaction programs


• employee assistance program


• voluntary benefits

You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $85,000 - $110,00 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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