Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect I (260003SW) Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series prepare landscape designs for parks, bridges, roadways, and other public land; conduct field investigations and analyze site conditions; prepare construction and design documents; inspect construction work in progress to ensure compliance with landscape specifications; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to perform professional landscape architecture duties to promote the visual appearance and environmental sensitivity of public land.

• Prepares landscape designs for parks, bridges, roadways, and other land to promote environmental sensitivity and visual appearance.
• Conducts field investigations and compiles and analyzes data concerning site conditions such as topography, soils, hydraulics, vegetation, wetlands, environmental hazards, legal and land use regulations and restrictions, environmental traffic and maintenance conditions in order to prepare landscape designs.
• Prepares design documents such as sketches, photographs, digital and video presentations, and construction documents such as master plans, specifications and cost estimates for landscape architectural projects.
• Inspects construction work in progress to ensure compliance with landscape specifications, and recommends alternative methods of construction or substitution of materials to resolve problems as they occur.
• Coordinates the preparation of reports, studies, designs and other projects; provides technical coordination among state, federal and/or local agencies; and represents the agency at meetings, hearings, and conferences on technical matters.
• Performs related duties such as drafting plans, maintaining records, developing and maintaining databases, and preparing charts, maps and reports.

This position is eligible for a five‑thousand dollar ($5,000) signing bonus (“Signing Bonus”) if you are newly hired rent MassDOT employees are not eligible for the Signing Bonus. The Signing Bonus will be paid in two parts:
1) $3,000 (less applicable taxes) included in the employee's first paycheck.
2) $2,000 (less applicable taxes) after the successful completion of the employee’s probationary period.

Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full‑time, or equivalent part‑time, technical or professional experience in the development, implementation and/or evaluation of landscape design and/or landscape architecture work; (B) at least two years must have been in a professional capacity; or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

• I. A Bachelor's degree in landscape design or landscape architecture may be substituted for two years of the required (A) experience.
• II. A Graduate degree in landscape design or landscape architecture may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.

NOTE:

Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience.

Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self‑select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.

We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Primary

Location:

United States-Massachusetts-10 Park Plaza

Agency:
Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule:

Full‑time

Shift: Day

Job Posting:
May 29, 2026, 3:15:54 PM

Number of Openings: 1

Salary: 90,637. Yearly

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid

Work Schedule:

Yes