Landscape Architect (PLA)

Careers /Landscape Architect Open role Landscape Architecture Landscape Architect (PLA) Eagle, Idaho In-office Competitive + bonus Apply now → Read the role ↓ About Bailey Land development is the only work we do. Bailey Engineering partners with experienced developers shaping some of the fastest-growing communities in the Treasure Valley. Our projects are visible, long-term, and consequential — neighborhoods people will live in for decades. We are structured, process-driven, and deadline-focused. Our developer clients expect clarity and execution — and we deliver both. We are adding a licensed Landscape Architect to put site design where it belongs: inside the engineering, not bolted on after the fact. You would own the landscape, planting, irrigation, and grading-sensitive side of our sites and shape spaces that endure — concept through construction documents — alongside the civil team designing the same ground. The best site design is integrated, not coordinated after the fact. Bailey Engineering Section 01 What you would own. You Would Lead Landscape Architecture From Concept Through Permitting And Construction Documents — Blending Function, Design, And Environmental Sensitivity Across Commercial, Residential, And Mixed-use Development. That Includes Leading the planning and design of landscape architecture for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developmentsPreparing and reviewing site plans, landscape and planting plans, irrigation plans, and construction documentsCarrying design through permitting and construction, ensuring compliance with local ordinances and client objectivesWorking shoulder-to-shoulder with our civil engineers, planners, and surveyors to deliver one integrated site solutionCoordinating with clients, municipal reviewers, and regulatory agencies through design and approvalMentoring junior staff and supporting emerging designersContributing to scoping, proposals, budgets, and schedules At Bailey, "Own It" means you know what is due, who depends on you, and you address issues early — professionally and directly. Section 02 How we operate. We operate with structure and predictability. We solve problems directly and professionally. Our core values drive performance: 01 Continuous Improvement We measure, refine, and strengthen how we deliver. 02 Own It! We take responsibility for deadlines and outcomes. 03 Do the Math We think before we draw. 04 We Not Me! We collaborate above the line. If you thrive in environments with clear expectations, professional standards, and accountability, you will thrive here. Section 03 What success looks like (first year). Leading landscape design across multiple concurrent land development projectsLandscape, planting, and irrigation packages that clear agency review with minimal first-cycle commentsSite design integrated with the civil set from the start — not reconciled at the endEstablished working relationships with reviewers across Southern Idaho jurisdictionsEarned trust with key developer clientsClarity on your long-term trajectory within the firm Section 04 Growth path. This role is designed for long-term alignment. Depending on your strengths and ambition, growth may include: Building and leading Bailey's landscape architecture practiceDesign lead on flagship master-planned communitiesMentoring and growing a bench of emerging landscape designersClient relationship expansion and strategic influence on firm design practice We are building intentionally — and we are interested in designers who think long term. Section 05 Qualifications. Active Idaho licensure as a Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) — requiredBachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited programFive or more years of professional experience, with a strong portfolio of commercial and residential work in the Treasure ValleyProficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Land F/X; Civil 3D and GIS a plusDeep understanding of plant materials, irrigation systems, grading, and stormwater-sensitive site designStrong written and verbal communication, and the organization to run multiple deadlines in a client-focused environment Why Bailey Why this role, here. Exclusive focus on land developmentDirect exposure to developer clientsReal ownership of landscape design, integrated with the civil set — not subcontracted outAI as a force multiplier on the production work, so your time goes to design judgmentOpportunity to build a practice and shape both projects and firm trajectory LOCATION In-office, Eagle, Idaho COMPENSATION Competitive + bonus BENEFITS 401(k) with match, health insurance, PTO, licensure & CE support Next steps. Bailey Engineering is growing intentionally. If owning landscape design with real authority — integrated with a civil team and a developer-client roster you can grow with — sounds like your next move, we welcome a confidential conversation. Apply → ← Back to all open roles Your Growth Path A firm built to grow with you. Bailey isn't a place to grind a title. It's a place to build a career. We invest in every hire — the engineer tracks, the planning tracks, the mentorship, the culture of doing work that gets better every week. Here's what growth at Bailey actually looks like, from day one to leadership. See the growth path → 01Clear career tracks for engineering, planning, and operations02Mentorship from working PEs, not committee templates03Progression measured by judgment, not tenure04A culture where your systems get to outlast you