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Landscape Architect, Designer

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Los Angeles, CA
Mid level
Los Angeles, CA
Mid level
Join AECOM as a Landscape Architect or Designer, contributing to high-performing urban landscapes through collaborative design from concept to construction.
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Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Landscape Architect or Designer for immediate employment in our Los Angeles studio. This is an opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary practice focused on high-performing landscapes that tackle climate change, interconnectivity and mobility, smart growth, ecological systems, and natural resources. Our studio designs a broad range of urban public realm projects including streetscapes, parks, ecological restoration, and green infrastructure.  We are looking for a passionate designer who is energized by a collaborative design process that engages colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve. 

About Buildings + Places

AECOM’s Buildings + Places practice includes architecture, interiors, building engineering, workplace strategy, business transformation, asset advisory, economics and development planning, master planning, urban planning, and landscape architecture in a dynamic, interactive, and creative work environment.

With a range of expertise from strategy and design through project realization, we create better outcomes to grow economies, protect natural systems, conserve natural resources, and connect and engage people through innovative, sustainable design solutions.

Our teams have worked on signature projects such as the London 2012 Olympic Park and Legacy Framework, to the new plan for the LA2028 Olympics, to industrial facilities for GE and Rolls-Royce, to headquarters and workplaces for NASA, Unilever, Sony Music, DirecTV, Box, Inc. and many Fortune 500 companies.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

  • Play an active role in the design process from concept through construction
  • Preparing design graphics and technical drawings
  • May coordinate design and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.
  • May assist in the training assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.
  • Under the direction of the Supervising Landscape Architect, may independently perform technical assignments of various complexities within approved schedules and budgets

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

  • Landscape Architecture degree (BLA/BSLA/MLA) from an LAAB accredited institution or related field +4 years of professional Landscape Architecture experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience of education.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal skills and excellent graphic, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to proactively solve challenges
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite, hand drawing
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling (Rhino3D)
  • Desire and ability to integrate seamlessly into both landscape architecture and multi-disciplinary design teams.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and self-edit work
  • A commitment to design excellence and a passion for building a better world.
  • Licensed Landscape Architect or actively pursuing licensure
  • LEED GA/AP, SITES AP, ENV SP, and/or DBIA credentials
  • Familiarity with Southern California and/or Pacific Northwest native and climate-appropriate plant communities
  • Experience with advanced modeling and analysis software (e.g. Revit, Grasshopper3D, ArcGIS)
  • Experience with MicroStation and DOT-related construction documentation
  • Experience with Design-Build project delivery
  • Experience with RFP/RFQ processes for public agencies, institutions, organizations, and private entities

Additional Information

  • Relocation is not available for this role

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Top Skills

Adobe Creative Suite
Arcgis
Autocad
Grasshopper3D
Microstation
Ms Office Suite
Revit
Rhino3D

AECOM Los Angeles, California, USA Office

300 South Grand Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90071

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