About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Summary (Recruiter Overview)

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring a motivated Landscape Architect in Training to join a multidisciplinary engineering team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This is an entry- to early-career, full-time role focused on landscape design, production of construction documents, and coordination with project teams, clients, and permitting agencies. The role emphasizes design production, presentation graphics, and local plant knowledge specific to South Florida.

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What You’ll Do

• Produce projects from design development through construction documents, including landscape and irrigation plans.
• Manage multiple projects and maintain project schedules.
• Produce design and presentation graphics using CAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Perform field inspections and write observation reports.
• Coordinate with project team members, clients, agencies, and subconsultants to resolve issues and keep projects on track.
• Participate in public representation and construction administration as needed.

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What We’re Looking For (Skills & Experience)

• At least 0–2 years of landscape architecture experience; 1+ year in a multidisciplinary firm preferred.
• Knowledge of South Florida plant material and regional site conditions.
• Proficiency in CAD and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with 3D rendering software preferred.
• Knowledge of MicroStation and FDOT processes is a plus.
• Strong organizational and schedule-management skills.
• Excellent written, oral, graphic and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ambitious professional looking to grow in landscape architecture.

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Education & Licenses

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program required.
• Appropriate professional certification preferred (e.g., LARE progress or license as applicable).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated annual pay: $73,661 (estimated).
• Competitive compensation package and family-friendly benefits.
• Training, mentoring, and professional growth opportunities in a collaborative, employee-focused environment.
• Employee-owned culture that rewards performance and encourages development.

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Other Requirements & Notes

• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment for this position. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
• Applicants should be interested in conceptual design development, construction document production, client relations, governmental coordination, and construction administration.
• Confidential Client provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, contact Careertakes.

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Location & Compliance

This position is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL (onsite). The posting follows federal and Florida hiring laws. Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with all applicable employment and labor laws, including non-discrimination and accommodation obligations.

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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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