Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Landscape Architect with 3-5 years of experience to join our growing team. This role involves both supporting senior staff and independently managing key aspects of projects from initial concept through construction documentation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and experienced in site design and land development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist team members throughout all phases of project development
• Independently manage portions of projects from concept design through construction documentation
• Perform grading and erosion & sediment control design (minimum 3 years of experience required)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on civil site design, landscape architecture, and land development projects
• Utilize design tools including Civil 3D, AutoCAD Civil 3D, SketchUp, and Adobe Photoshop

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture
• 2-5 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong experience in grading and erosion & sediment control
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Solid understanding of landscape design principles

Preferred Skills

• Experience with MicroStation, Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to support engineering teams, particularly on civil projects involving dry utilities
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Work Environment

This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, with time split between the Germantown office and remote work. Initially, team members are expected to work in the office four days per week to support onboarding and collaboration. Once established, candidates may enjoy greater flexibility, provided they maintain consistent communication and productivity.

This is an excellent opportunity to grow with a dynamic and expanding team, with strong potential for career advancement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Germantown, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Germantown,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.