Associate Principal Landscape Architect

About the role

We're looking for an Associate Principal Landscape Architect who can contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that enhance community well-being. You'll be part of a team solving complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site analysis, site planning, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, site grading, storm drainage design, and landscape design
• Serve as the primary contact to clients, consultants, and public agencies on all assigned projects
• Cook with other disciplines, write and edit site and landscape specifications, and select landscape and pavement materials
• Provide construction administration as needed
• Prepare marketing materials for obtaining work from internal and external clients
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration
• Experience with large-scale master planning
• SketchUp experience preferred
• AutoCAD and Photoshop experience required
• Extensive experience in all phases of landscape architectural projects and their management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and working in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration
• Experience with large-scale master planning
• SketchUp experience preferred
• AutoCAD and Photoshop experience required
• Extensive experience in all phases of landscape architectural projects and their management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and working in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel

Skills

• Experience with sustainable design/LEED
• SketchUp experience

Benefits

Join a company that believes in the power of architecture to shape the world for the better. We offer a collaborative culture, opportunities for growth, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Full-time.

Benefits

Details on benefits are not specified in this posting.

Business Class

This position falls under the Business Class: Urban Design-Planning-Landscape Architecture.

Job Posting Date

The job posting was created on May 12, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Company Beliefs

We believe in the power of HDR to shape the world for the better. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Employee Network Groups

We have eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) to help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.