Senior Landscape Designer & Project Lead

Pape-Dawson, Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Landscape Designer III in Orlando, FL, to contribute to design development, documentation, and project leadership with growing autonomy. You will collaborate with clients, agencies, and internal teams to advance high-quality landscape solutions and deliverables.

The role emphasizes independent work, mentorship of junior staff, and strong communication of design decisions across reports, presentations, and drawings. A proactive, reliable team player is valued.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2 years of professional experience in landscape design, planning, or a related field.
• Proficiency with key software tools used for landscape design, planning, drafting, documentation, and presentations.
• Ability to independently produce high-quality designs, plans, and project deliverables with minimal revisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate and communicate multiple design or planning options.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Ability to present and clearly explain design decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to coordinate with clients, agencies, consultants, and project stakeholders with appropriate guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide design or technical guidance to junior staff.
• Ability to manage assigned project responsibilities independently and reliably.
• Active interest in professional development and participation in professional networks or organizations.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, initiative, accountability, and the organization's Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Develop landscape designs, plans, and supporting documents with a high degree of accuracy and minimal revisions.
• Confidently utilize key design, drafting, planning, and other software tools required to complete project work.
• Evaluate multiple design, planning, or policy options and recommend appropriate solutions based on project goals and requirements.
• Clearly communicate design decisions, recommendations, and technical information through reports, presentations, drawings, and other project deliverables.
• Take ownership of assigned portions of projects and manage tasks independently while meeting established schedules and deadlines.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, consultants, and other project stakeholders with appropriate guidance from project leadership.
• Provide mentorship, design feedback, and technical guidance to junior staff.
• Review work and help identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and consistency.
• Collaborate effectively with project managers and multidisciplinary team members to support successful project delivery.
• Identify challenges proactively and develop thoughtful, practical solutions.
• Represent the firm professionally in client, agency, consultant, and industry interactions.
• Participate in professional organizations, networks, and other opportunities that support continued professional growth and industry engagement.
• Consistently demonstrate initiative, reliability, and accountability without requiring frequent direction or reminders.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and help set the standard for collaboration, communication, and professionalism.
• Demonstrate and embody the organization's Core Values in daily work and interactions.

Skills

Design leadership

Communication

Independence

Mentorship

Project coordination

Tools

Landscape design software

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking a Landscape Designer III in Orlando, FL, to contribute to design development, documentation, and project leadership with growing autonomy. You will collaborate with clients, agencies, and internal teams to advance high-quality landscape solutions and deliverables.

The role emphasizes independent work, mentorship of junior staff, and strong communication of design decisions across reports, presentations, and drawings. A proactive, reliable team player is valued.