About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry Level Landscape Architect in Charlotte, NC to join a Site/Civil team working on public- and private-sector site development, capital improvement, water/wastewater, and roadway projects. This is an early-career role focused on design support and technical production with mentorship and structured professional development.

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform zoning code research, site feasibility and due diligence studies
• Assist with rezoning and conditional use plan preparation
• Prepare site construction drawings: site design, grading, storm drainage, erosion & sediment control, landscape plans, and details
• Produce associated calculations and technical reports
• Create presentation renders and hand/sketch drawings; apply digital visualization tools (Photoshop, SketchUp, Rhino/D5 optional)
• Work on multidisciplinary design teams to develop construction-ready documents
• Assist with code research, specifications, and permitting as needed

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelors in Landscape Architecture (required)
• 0–1 years professional experience; previous internship experience desirable
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (required)
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, SketchUp, GIS/ArcView, and PowerPoint
• Strong hand-drawing and graphic presentation skills; familiarity with digital rendering tools a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively on teams
• Security clearance or ability to obtain one may be advantageous (refer to the role title)

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Compensation & Work Type

• Estimated base salary: $56,084 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Work location: Charlotte, NC (on-site / office-based as required by project needs)

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Why You’ll Like This Role

• Join multidisciplinary teams on varied site/civil projects that impact communities
• Structured entry-level program and peer class for mentoring, professional development, and networking
• Opportunities to build technical skills in grading, drainage, permitting, and landscape design with senior mentors

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Additional Hiring Information

• Confidential Client will not sponsor new applicants for work authorization at this time.
• Only recipients of an offer will be required to submit to background screening which may include employment and education verification, driving record, criminal background, and investigative consumer reports. Screenings will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
• Notice to third-party recruiters: Confidential Client compensates third-party recruiters only if a valid, written recruiting agreement approved in advance is in place. Unsolicited candidate submittals will not be compensated.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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