Senior Landscape Architect (Landscape Architect III)

State of Illinois; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Transportation seeks a Senior Landscape Architect to design roadside landscapes and stormwater systems for complex highway projects in District One. You will prepare design plans, conduct field inspections, and advise engineers, officials and contractors to ensure safe and environmentally compatible roadways.

The role requires a landscape architecture degree, licensure, several years of experience, and supervisory exposure to governmental policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture.
• Pesticide license from Illinois Department of Agriculture or equivalent from adjacent state.
• Three years of experience in landscape architecture.
• One year of supervisory experience with governmental policies and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of urban roadside vegetation and native prairie restoration.

Responsibilities

• Design roadside landscapes and stormwater systems for complex highway projects.
• Prepare landscape design plans and conduct field inspections.
• Provide technical expertise to engineers and communicate with public officials and contractors to ensure safe, environmentally compatible roadways.

Skills

CAD

GIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

This Senior Landscape Architect position with the Illinois Department of Transportation is responsible for designing, reviewing, and inspecting roadside landscapes and stormwater systems for complex highway projects in District One. The role involves preparing landscape design plans, conducting field inspections, providing technical expertise to engineers, and communicating with public officials and contractors to ensure safe, environmentally compatible roadway systems.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture
• Valid Illinois Department of Agriculture pesticide license or equivalent from adjacent state
• Three years of experience in landscape architecture
• One year of supervisory experience with governmental policies and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of urban roadside vegetation and native prairie restoration
• Proficiency with CAD and GIS software