Associate Landscape Architect

Trilon Group

Landscape Architect contributing to diverse projects focused on environmental harmony and community engagement at Alta Planning + Design. Working on trail, active transportation, and recreation initiatives.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $90,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Landscape Architecture with a focus on active community design, project management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in technical drawing interpretation and graphic production, with a commitment to climate-friendly infrastructure and mobility solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Landscape Architecture DegreeProject Management ExperienceActive Community DesignProficiency in AutoCADLicensed Professional Landscape Architect

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Hard Skills

Site Grading PrinciplesConstruction TechniquesTechnical Drawing InterpretationGraphic ProductionCost EstimationStreet Design PrinciplesTrail Design PrinciplesMulti-Disciplinary CollaborationProject Management MethodsPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsMentoring AbilityInitiativeAccountabilityDecision-Making Capabilities

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADAdobe Creative SuiteCivil 3DPhotoshopArcGISSketchUpGoogleEarth GISDeltek VisionEnterprise Resource Planning ToolProject Management Tool

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Professional Landscape ArchitectMember of ASLA

Industry Keywords

NACTOMUTCDADA RequirementsClimate Friendly InfrastructureActive TransportationRecreation ProjectsPublic MeetingsConsulting EnvironmentCross-Functional Project TeamsProfessional Associations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

In this role, you’ll be a design contributor and production manager on a variety of trail, active transportation, and recreation projects.
This may include concept-level design efforts such as Complete Streets or greenway corridor studies, to detailed development of construction documents and cost estimates for parks and open space.
It is expected that Associate Landscape Architects have some level of experience managing projects.
Participation in fieldwork and public meetings is also to be expected.
Designers will be challenged to think at a variety of scales from the systems-level down to specific sites or intersections.
Designers who enjoy working closely with other disciplines will appreciate Alta’s interdisciplinary approach that encourages collaboration with our planners, engineers, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Passion for Alta’s mission: To serve our clients with climate friendly infrastructure and mobility solutions that prioritize people, advance equity, and create a safer more resilient future.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field of study.
7 or more years of experience in a consulting environment or public entity
Experience in active community design and planning.
Demonstrated understanding of street and trail design principles and a general understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques.
In-depth knowledge of the principles of site grading and general construction techniques.
Proficiency in graphic production or ability to critique and provide design direction on photo-renderings, concept sketches, construction drawings and other similar materials for use in proposals and project deliverables.
Ability to effectively read, understand and utilize technical drawings, maps, and other similar documents.
Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations, especially in leading the production of design drawings or studies, with multi-disciplinary teams involved.
Ability to provide feedback and mentor team members.
Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the marketplace.
Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
Good presentation skills.
Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.
Licensed Professional Landscape Architect (Preferred)
Experience managing projects for both private and public clients. (Preferred)
Experience writing and/or presenting white papers and/or providing expert level presentations at conferences and other events. (Preferred)
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, CAD / Civil 3D, Photoshop, ArcGIS, SketchUp, GoogleEarth GIS, or similar products (Preferred)
In-depth knowledge of NACTO, MUTCD, ADA requirements. (Preferred)
Experience using Deltek Vision. (Preferred)
Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees. (Preferred)
Member of ASLA. (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
Dental/Vision: PPO
Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities