Landscape Architect

Job Title: Landscape Architect

Job Description

The Landscape Architect will assist in all technical aspects of planning, site design, and project production activities required on assigned projects. The role involves understanding technical policies and procedures, developing technical planning studies, conducting site investigations, and creating landscape designs. The Landscape Architect will also assist the project team in scoping and budgeting to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and of the highest technical quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with local authorities, utilities, and municipalities regarding site planning, permitting, and landscape requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers, contractors, clients, and client representatives to determine project scope and achieve successful project construction.
• Coordinate landscape and site designs with other disciplines to determine needs, resolve problems, and provide technical information.
• Assist management in establishing project budgets and schedules.
• Attend meetings with owners, clients, or other designers as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in landscape design and architecture.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and/or REVIT.
• B.S. degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• State of Tennessee Landscape Architect license or the ability to obtain it.
• Three or more years of applicable experience in landscape architecture design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with a variety of project types, including urban and downtown municipal, K-12, higher education, and commercial site developments.
• Experience working with State agencies and/or healthcare facilities.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and visualization software.
• Experience in project management and marketing of landscape architecture services.

Work Environment

The position involves working in both office and field settings.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jackson, TN.

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $50.49/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Jackson,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.