Senior Landscape Architect – Infrastructure & VIAs Lead

ERM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) or equivalent retirement plan

Job summary

ERM in the United States is seeking a Managing Consultant, Landscape Architecture to lead landscape design on large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, influence siting and permitting decisions, and ensure the technical integrity of work that delivers meaningful environmental outcomes.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including GIS and visual simulation experts—to produce defensible analyses, lead VIAs and reports, mentor staff, manage scope, schedule and budgets, and

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Landscape Architecture or related field plus 5–10 years of landscape architecture experience.
• Valid licensure as a Registered Landscape Architect is required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with GIS tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental impact assessments, land planning, facility siting, and permitting for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects.
• Produce, manage, and review Visual Impact Assessments (VIAs) and related technical deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor technical staff and manage budgets, timelines, and client relationships.

Skills

Portfolio available

Project management

Client relationships

Licensed Landscape Architect

Driver's license

Education

BA/BS in Landscape Architecture or related field

MA/MS in a relevant discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS/Global Mapper

Rhino

3DS Max

Job description

ERM in the United States is seeking a Managing Consultant, Landscape Architecture to lead landscape design on large-scale energy and infrastructure projects, influence siting and permitting decisions, and ensure the technical integrity of work that delivers meaningful environmental outcomes.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including GIS and visual simulation experts—to produce defensible analyses, lead VIAs and reports, mentor staff, manage scope, schedule and budgets, and