Landscape Architect
About The Position
Design Places That Matter. Shape the Future of Idaho. At Ackerman-Estvold, we believe great communities begin with thoughtful design. We're looking for an experienced Landscape Architect to join our growing team in Idaho and support our expanding Landscape Architecture practice. Based in our Garden City office, you'll have the opportunity to lead diverse projects that improve the places where people live, work, and gather. From parks and trails to streetscapes, commercial developments, residential communities, and public infrastructure, your work will shape communities for generations to come. If you're passionate about creating spaces that are both functional and inspiring, and enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, we'd love to talk. As a Landscape Architect, you'll lead projects from concept through construction while working alongside engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, and clients to create practical, sustainable, and inspiring spaces. As a Landscape Architect, you'll play an important role in supporting landscape architecture services across the communities where Ackerman-Estvold lives and works. You'll partner with engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, and project managers to provide thoughtful design solutions that enhance parks, public spaces, commercial developments, transportation corridors, and residential communities. Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll provide technical design support throughout each phase of a project-from planning and conceptual design through construction documentation and implementation. Your ability to collaborate across disciplines, balance multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work will help ensure successful outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Four or more years of progressive landscape architecture or land development experience.
- Strong understanding of site design, grading, construction documentation, and applicable development regulations.
- Experience with multidisciplinary projects.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Ability to manage priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- SketchUp
- Bluebeam
- Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
- Support the planning and design of parks, recreation facilities, streetscapes, subdivisions, commercial developments, and public spaces.
- Prepare site plans, grading concepts, planting plans, construction documents, renderings, and presentation materials.
- Analyze existing site conditions, including topography, drainage, utilities, environmental constraints, and zoning requirements.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to develop creative and technically sound solutions.
- Support projects through permitting, bidding, and construction administration.
- Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, schedules, and budgets.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Overtime paid at your regular hourly equivalent for hours worked over 40 each week
- 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees and child dependents
- Affordable spouse coverage
- 401(k) with a 5% company match
- Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Clothing allowance
- Professional memberships, licensing, certifications, and continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
