Landscape Architect

Design Diverse Projects | Shape Growing Communities | Collaborative Team Environment

We're seeking a Landscape Architect who wants more than just production work. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful residential, mixed-use, commercial, and institutional projects while working alongside planners, civil engineers, and designers in a highly collaborative environment.

You'll play an active role in transforming concepts into built environments, from initial site planning and visioning through agency approvals and final design documentation. Whether you're an early-career landscape architect looking to expand your project exposure or an experienced designer ready for greater responsibility, this role offers strong mentorship, career growth, and a seat at the table in shaping communities.

What You'll Do

• Design outdoor environments for residential, mixed-use, commercial, institutional, and land development projects.
• Create site plans, landscape plans, planting plans, graphics, renderings, and presentation materials.
• Participate in projects from conceptual planning through construction documentation and approvals.
• Conduct site evaluations and environmental assessments to support project planning and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate closely with civil engineers, planners, and project teams to create integrated design solutions.
• Attend client meetings, public meetings, and agency coordination sessions.
• Support entitlement, permitting, and approval efforts with local jurisdictions and review agencies.
• Develop visually compelling graphics and presentations using industry-standard design software.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative studio culture.
• Help shape sustainable, functional, and aesthetically engaging places that enhance communities.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Experience in landscape architecture, land planning, or site design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong graphic and visualization skills using Photoshop and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience preparing landscape plans and development-related design documents.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, planners, architects, and clients.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Land F/X.
• SketchUp proficiency for 3D modeling and visualization.
• Adobe Illustrator experience.
• Familiarity with local development review and permitting processes.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control principles.
• Interest in mentoring junior staff and contributing to project leadership.

Why Join?

• Work on a diverse portfolio instead of being limited to a single project type.
• Collaborate directly with engineers, planners, and decision-makers on impactful projects.
• Gain exposure to all phases of the design process, from concept through approvals.
• Join a growing organization where your contributions are visible and valued.
• Work alongside long-tenured professionals who actively support mentorship and development.
• Enjoy strong benefits, including a profit-sharing retirement program.
• Participate in a culture that emphasizes professional growth, collaboration, and design excellence.

Work Environment

This role offers a highly collaborative environment where landscape architects work closely with civil engineering and land development teams. You'll report directly to an experienced senior landscape architect while collaborating with fellow designers on a diverse range of projects.

The organization combines the stability of an established firm with the close-knit culture of a growing team. Open communication, mentorship, and professional development are highly valued, creating an excellent environment for long-term career growth.

Perfect for a Landscape Architect who wants meaningful project involvement, strong mentorship, exposure to land development and site design, and a clear path toward increased project leadership and professional growth.

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

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Silver Spring,MD.

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.

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