Landscape Architect Senior

Overview

Telework Eligible:
Yes.

Working Title:

Landscape Architect Senior. Job Class:
Landscape Architect Senior. Agency:
Transportation Dept.

Location:

St. Paul. Full-Time. Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited. Salary Range: $37.26 - $53.32 hourly; $77,798 - $111,332 annually. Opens: 01/24/2026. Closes: 02/13/2026. Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers.

The work you ll do is more than just a job. This position exists to provide professional landscape architectural expertise to MnDOT District, Division, and Central Office personnel, and external clientele, for environmental design along MnDOT corridors and at MnDOT facilities and building sites. This position is also responsible for Minnesota’s Great River Road Program, which includes participating as a technical member of the ten-state and Minnesota Mississippi River Parkway Commissions, as required in Minnesota State Statute.

This includes developing plans and policies to facilitate the implementation of ten-state and Minnesota Great River Road corridor management plans.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for visas or Optional Practical Exchange for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

The primary duties include providing professional landscape architectural services to support environmental design along MnDOT corridors and facilities, and contributing to the Great River Road program.

This position requires participation as a technical member of relevant commissions and development of plans and policies to support corridor management.

Applicants must be licensed as a professional Landscape Architect with the Minnesota Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience and Interior Design or be able to obtain licensure through the applicable process.

AND

Three (3) years of advanced professional experience as a licensed Landscape Architect doing the following work:

• Experience with all phases of landscape architecture sufficient to oversee visual impact assessments, visual quality management, landscape planning and detail design, construction documents (plan, specification, cost estimate), construction practices and maintenance operations.
• Experience with computer-aided landscape architectural tools sufficient to draft, design, and conduct computations (eg: CAD systems).
• Experience with GIS sufficient to data development, manage, analyze, plan, design or present.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check. It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Education/License Verification, Drug testing (if needed).

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Contact:
If you have questions about this position, contact Stephanie Olson ser.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job #, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Stephanie Olson ser.us.

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and disabilities related to pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, public assistance status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) encourages participation in all its programs and does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office or ADA request.dot.us.