Landscape Architect

Ackerman Estvold • Boise, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ackerman-Estvold is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to play a key role in expanding our presence in Idaho while delivering meaningful, community-focused design. Based in our Garden City office, this role offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects ranging from parks and recreation spaces to transportation corridors, subdivisions, and commercial developments. This is a position for a professional who combines technical expertise with creativity, and who is motivated to build client relationships and grow a practice. In this role, you will lead and contribute to land planning and landscape design efforts that enhance the built environment while respecting natural systems. You will work alongside engineers, architects, and clients to bring concepts to life-from early visioning and entitlement through final design and construction support. This includes developing site plans, preparing design documents, and producing high-quality visualizations that clearly communicate ideas and solutions. A strong emphasis is placed on business development. You will have the opportunity and expectation to cultivate client relationships, identify new opportunities, and help grow the firm's landscape architecture footprint in the region. Your ability to connect technical expertise with client needs will be critical to success in this role. Day-to-day, you will analyze site conditions such as drainage, topography, utilities, and existing structures to inform practical, compliant, and environmentally responsible designs. You will prepare specifications, cost estimates, and presentation materials, while ensuring alignment with zoning, subdivision, and environmental regulations. You may also participate in site visits and inspections to verify that construction aligns with design intent. This position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of quality. We are looking for a candidate who brings both experience and initiative.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, urban planning, engineering, or a related field is required
• At least eight years of progressive experience in land planning and development
• A strong understanding of landscape design principles, construction methods, and regulatory requirements
• Technical proficiency is essential, including AutoCAD (required)
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Contribute to business development efforts
• Represent the firm in a professional and engaging manner
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of quality

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree preferred
• Civil 3D (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to land planning and landscape design efforts
• Develop site plans
• Prepare design documents
• Produce high-quality visualizations
• Cultivate client relationships
• Identify new opportunities
• Analyze site conditions
• Prepare specifications, cost estimates, and presentation materials
• Participate in site visits and inspections

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation structure based on experience
• Overtime compensation at your base hourly rate for hours worked beyond 40 per week
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees and child dependents
• A 401(k) with a 5% company match
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Clothing allowance
• FSAs or HSA options
• Relocation assistance
• Robust professional development support including paid certifications and memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees