Landscape Architect at Kimley-Horn Tucson, AZ

Overview

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Landscape Architect with 4+ years of experience to join the Tucson, Arizona office. This is not a remote position.

• Support our national Landscape Architecture and Land Planning practices by providing site planning, urban and landscape design, and graphic and technical expertise.
• Work in a dynamic team environment on a range of projects including higher education, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality and resort, community planning, and streetscape design throughout the region for a wide variety of great clients.
• Project experiences will be diverse as we provide services to both the public and private sectors.
• Site planning, urban and landscape design, and graphic and technical expertise on public and private sector projects.
• Project Management/Task management on a variety of public and private sector projects.
• Write proposals and scope of service.
• Preparation of drawing sets, details and specifications, 3D modeling and rendering.

• 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Registered Professional/Certified Landscape Architect (PLA/CLA) license or ability to obtain in 1 year.
• Project management experience or desire to manage projects.
• Strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Lumion, and Microsoft (Word and Excel) skills.
• Working knowledge of graphic software programs (Adobe Photoshop, Sketch Up, InDesign, Illustrator, GIS/Arc View, and PowerPoint).
• Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Positive attitude, team oriented, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self‑motivated; sense of urgency to produce high quality work.
• Strong presentation skills and a desire to pursue work, manage clients and a team.
• Involvement in professional organizations desired.
• Portfolio or work samples will be required if considered for an interview.

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off:
  Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness:
  Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance‑based bonuses.
• Professional Development:
  Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits:
  New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1‑B or any other work visa petitions.