Landscape Architect

Job Title: Landscape Architect

Location: Wilmington, NC, Onsite

Position Type: Full-Time

Note: We do not provide Sponsorship for this role.

Company Overview:

Our client is a growing civil engineering firm that focuses on innovative site development projects across the region. We are dedicated to fostering the professional growth of our team members through hands-on experience and mentorship. If you're passionate about creating sustainable, impactful designs and want to be part of a collaborative environment, we invite you to join our team!

Job Overview:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Landscape Architect to join our team in Wilmington, NC. This full-time, onsite role offers the chance to contribute to a wide variety of land development projects, creating sustainable and aesthetically appealing designs for residential, commercial, and public spaces. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in landscape architecture, proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry-standard software, and have obtained licensure as a Landscape Architect (or the ability to obtain it within 6 months).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead site and land planning projects, including conceptual and detailed designs for various development types.
• Develop landscape plans, layouts, grading plans, and planting designs in coordination with civil engineers and other team members.
• Use software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modeling tools to develop and present designs.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations to ensure designs meet both aesthetic and functional project requirements.
• Conduct site analysis, including topography and environmental assessments, to create sustainable design solutions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality projects within established timelines and budgets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• Licensed Landscape Architect or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
• 5 years of experience in landscape architecture, site planning, and land development.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design software.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable landscape practices, plant materials, grading, and drainage.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Strong attention to detail, project management skills, and ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced setting.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 (Commensurate with experience).

Sign-On Bonus: Available after 90 days of employment. 

Why Join Us?

At our firm, you’ll work on impactful projects that shape communities. We offer a dynamic work environment that emphasizes personal and professional development. From hands-on mentorship to opportunities for career growth, this is your chance to advance your engineering career in a supportive and innovative firm.

The Location:

Wilmington, NC has been nominated year-over-year as one of Southern Living’s best southern towns. Wilmington is a 280-year-old port city and the population of the city is approximately 119,000; the county’s population is approximately 227,200. Wilmington is the cultural, medical, educational, and economic center of this region. 

Today, the Wilmington area and its adjacent rural/suburban counties are experiencing substantial growth, as both tourists and potential residents discover the desirability of vacationing and living in the area. Younger families, escaping from the stress of the larger cities and looking for a more relaxed way of living and better quality of life, have also contributed to the population surge. Despite the rapid growth of the area, new housing remains quite affordable. 

The city holds the distinction of being the cultural center not only for its corner of the state, but also for the whole North Carolina coastline. Performances by touring and home-based theater, dance, and music companies enliven the local stages of the Wilson Center, Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts downtown and Kenan Auditorium and Trask Coliseum on the campus of UNCW. Writers, artists, and musicians are evident in abundance. Louise Wells Cameron Museum of Art is a showcase of regional and international artists.

The film industry lends an exciting opportunity for spotting the occasional celebrity or just watching the process of making movies. Since the first movie filmed here in 1983, Wilmington has been home to more than 300 movies and many television series.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We search for amazing people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We take care of each other to create an inclusive work environment where we love to come to work every day. We’d be happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help you apply – just email us at contact@leathhrgroup.com. We hope you can join us in making a difference!