Senior Landscape Architect

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services

Senior Staff Landscape Architect at Langan providing support for integrated design services for public and private clients. Engage in projects involving waterfront design, urban revitalization, and community planning.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $88,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare the planning, design, and permitting of landscape architecture, civil engineering, land development, and infrastructure projects using design, engineering, and graphic software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Sketch Up, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lumion, and equipment to prepare landscape architecture and design documents;
Perform zoning, ordinance, and permit assessments, and assist with determining the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of collected data;
Assist with the preparation, review, and modification of various design and landscape architecture related documents including conceptual and technical design plans, plan view and perspective renderings, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, and reports for projects;
Assess soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, and topographical and geologic data and their impact on the planning and design of projects using reports, maps, drawings, design and engineering plans, tests, and aerial photographs;
Provide field observation and construction administration services such as reviewing and responding to contractor requests-for-information, submittals and shop drawings, plant selection and tagging at nurseries, and preparing punch list reports;
Familiarity with current local, state, and federal land use permitting processes;
Perform other duties as requested.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
3+ years of experience
In process of securing or currently maintain professional licensure
High level of creativity and exceptional computer skills in Lumion, Sketchup, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Office
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, multitasking, and judgment capabilities
Self-starter with problem solving abilities
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team environment and to follow direction and collaborate with team members on project tasks and assignments
Willingness to work in the field as necessary
Ability to occasionally travel to and work in other office locations
Possess reliable transportation for job site visits and a valid driver’s license in good standing.
Please provide portfolio of work samples with application.

Benefits

Comp & perks

full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid pregnancy disability leave
401(k)/Roth with company match
paid time off including parental and military leave
employee referral and professional license bonuses
educational reimbursement
employee resource groups
flexible work schedules
extensive training
wellness programs
buddy and mentoring programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

landscape architecturecivil engineeringland developmentdesign documentszoning assessmentsfeasibility analysissoil composition assessmenthydrological analysistopographical data analysisconstruction administration

Soft Skills

creativityinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillswritten communicationverbal communicationattention to detailanalytical skillsmultitaskingproblem solvingcollaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape ArchitectureMaster’s degree in Landscape Architectureprofessional licensure