Senior Landscape Architect — Design Leader for Public Works

ENGICON CM; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

ENGICON CM is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to lead the Landscape Unit in Los Angeles. You will supervise staff, direct complex landscape, greening, and site planning projects, and ensure compliance with codes and district requirements.

You will certify plans, coordinate with consultants, and engage with stakeholders to drive high-quality landscape design and sustainable urban greening initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from a recognized college or university.
• Extensive experience with AutoCad and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Revit, Rhino and Lumion experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the staff, projects, programs, and activities of the Landscape Unit, providing professional leadership and guidance.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to consultant landscape architects and other design professionals.
• Serve as Landscape Architect of Record for District landscape architecture, greening, and related projects.
• Plan and direct complex landscape architectural projects including site planning, greening, irrigation, grading, planting, and hardscape.
• Prepare and certify plans, specifications, and documents in accordance with laws, codes, and District requirements.
• Lead in-house landscape architecture, greening, and land-use planning projects.
• Direct preparation and coordination of drawings, specs, and construction documents for new landscaping and modifications.
• Direct design service proposals, scopes of work, and related documents for landscape services.
• Lead coordination and community engagement with school principals, teachers, parents, nonprofits and stakeholders.
• Review, negotiate, and approve task orders and consultant documents for landscape services.
• Prepare cost estimates and assess installation methods and project delivery.
• Conduct site visits and provide professional direction to resolve design and technical issues.
• Review documentation supporting grants for landscape and sustainability projects.
• Provide technical consultation to management and project teams on landscape design matters.
• Evaluate constructability, lifecycle, sustainability, accessibility, safety, and cost in project designs.

Skills

Strong design skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Planting design knowledge

Construction documents review

Coordination with consultants

Communication skills

AutoCad experience

Adobe Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture

Tools

AutoCad

Revit

Rhino

Lumion

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Job description

ENGICON CM is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to lead the Landscape Unit in Los Angeles. You will supervise staff, direct complex landscape, greening, and site planning projects, and ensure compliance with codes and district requirements.

You will certify plans, coordinate with consultants, and engage with stakeholders to drive high-quality landscape design and sustainable urban greening initiatives.