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Job Title: Landscape Architect
Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Landscape Architect within a multi-disciplinary A/E firm renowned for its award-winning Landscape Architecture studio. We focus on creating high-quality urban spaces, schools, multi-family residential, and parks and recreation facilities, with projects predominantly located in the Washington, DC metro area and across the United States.
Responsibilities
- Provide design expertise in Master Planning, Urban Design, Site Development, and Landscape Architecture.
- Utilize proficiency in AutoCAD/Land FX, MS Office, and Adobe Photoshop/InDesign to enhance project outcomes.
- Assist in proposal writing, client management, and project management from concept development through construction administration.
- Manage project responsibilities including team coordination, contract negotiation, client billing, staffing coordination, and maintaining project schedules and budgets.
- Demonstrate solid plant identification skills and design understanding of woody and herbaceous plants of the Mid-Atlantic Region.
- Prepare rezoning, special exception, and special permit plans and applications.
- Conduct feasibility studies, site analyses, grading, and earthwork analyses.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture
- 5 years of landscape architecture related experience
- Proficiency with AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred) and Adobe Photoshop/InDesign
- Licensed Landscape Architect (preferred)
- Experience with landscape design, master planning, land use planning, zoning and entitlements, site sustainability studies, and concept plans
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with sustainable site design
- AICP planning professional or licensed Landscape Architect
- Proficiency in Lumion and SketchUp is a plus
Work Environment
Work in a collaborative environment where personal and professional goals are highly valued. Enjoy significant opportunities for professional development and advancement, including tuition and certification reimbursements, training, and yearly bonuses based on individual and company performance. Benefit from a comprehensive package with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) Plan, Continuing Education incentives, and annual compensation reviews.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Chantilly, VA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $125000.00/yr.
-yearly Performance bonuses (based on company and individual performance -medical / dental / vision and life insurance; -short and long-term disability coverage; -401(k) Plan; -Continuing Education incentives; training; and numerous opportunities for career advancement -Salary commensurate with experience
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chantilly,VA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 20, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $90,000 - $125,000