Registered Landscape Architect

Registered Landscape Architect (Licensed - Florida)

Location:

Boca Raton, FL Job Type: Full-Time Compensation: $75,000 - $120,000 (Based on Experience)

A well-established multidisciplinary engineering, land surveying, and landscape architecture firm is seeking an experienced Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) to join its growing Florida team. This position is ideal for a licensed landscape architect with experience in land development, municipal engineering, permitting, entitlement processing, and site design.

The successful candidate will collaborate with civil engineers, surveyors, planners, and environmental professionals to deliver high-quality commercial, residential, and municipal projects throughout Florida.

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of landscape architecture projects.
• Prepare conceptual and construction-level landscape plans.
• Design planting layouts, hardscape elements, grading, irrigation systems, and stormwater features.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, planners, surveyors, and environmental teams throughout project development.
• Manage entitlement and land development processes, including:
  • Plat processing
  • Easement dedications
  • Right-of-way abandonments
  • Site plan modifications
  • Land development permitting
• Perform site investigations and evaluate:
  • Existing site conditions
  • Topography
  • Environmental constraints
  • Soil conditions
• Develop project schedules, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Local regulations
  • State regulations
  • Environmental requirements
  • Municipal development standards
• Present project designs to clients, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in public meetings and municipal coordination when required.
• Support construction administration through site visits and contractor coordination.
• Stay current with industry trends, sustainable design practices, and regulatory changes.

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Active Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) license in Florida.
• Minimum 5 years of professional landscape architecture experience.
• Experience supporting:
  • Municipal projects
  • Commercial developments
  • Residential developments
  • Land development projects
• Experience with:
  • Easement processing
  • Right-of-way dedications
  • Site plan modifications
  • Land development permitting
• Strong knowledge of Florida environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of Florida native plant materials and regional landscape standards.
• Experience with sustainable site design and Low Impact Development (LID).
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.

• Experience working directly with municipalities or public-sector agencies.
• Knowledge of South Florida development regulations.
• Experience with green infrastructure.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or SITES certification.
• Civil 3D experience.

Experience with one or more of the following:

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• Sketch Up
• Adobe Creative Suite
• GIS

• Landscape Design
• Site Planning
• Municipal Engineering Support
• Land Development
• Plat Processing
• Easement Dedications
• Right-of-Way Processing
• Site Plan Modifications
• Stormwater Management
• Irrigation Design
• Grading Design
• Construction Administration
• Environmental Permitting
• Project Management
• Cost Estimating

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities