Job Description

An Illinois-based land planning and landscape architecture firm is looking to add a Landscape Architect to their office in Wheaton!

Job Description:

The Landscape Architect will be responsible for performing landscape design and land planning assignments, utilizing AutoCAD for drafting plans, working drawings, and graphics. Responsibilities also include accurately calculating areas, densities, and quantities, performing cost estimates for landscape designs, and conducting landscape site evaluations and installation verifications. The role requires providing design support to the project management team through hand-rendering, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and 3D graphic production while coordinating with the design team and other consultants.

Responsibilities:

• Perform landscape design and land planning assignments

• Utilize AutoCAD for drafting of plans, working drawings, and graphics

• Accurately calculate areas, densities, and quantities

• Perform cost estimates for landscape designs

• Conduct landscape site evaluations and installation verifications

• Provide design support to the project management team

• Coordinate with design team and other consultants

Qualifications:

• BS in Landscape Design/Architecture or related field

• 0-1 year of experience in landscape design, hardscaping, and/or horticulture

• Proficient in AutoCAD LT, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign

• Fundamental knowledge of local plants

• Ability and willingness to obtain professional licensure

• Knowledge of presentation graphics and design/rendering software such as SketchUp

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheaton, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.44 - $28.84/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wheaton,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 29, 2026.

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