Landscape Architect

Boise, ID, USA | Hourly | 30-40 per hour This is a full-time, exempt role with a competitive salary range depending on experience. In addition to a competitive benefits package, we offer overtime compensation at your base hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 per week, something rarely offered to professional exempt salaried positions. | Full Time | 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees and child dependents Affordable spouse coverage 401(k) with a 5% company match Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions Paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays Flexible scheduling Clothing allowance Professional memberships, licensing, certifications, and continuing education support Landscape Architect Design Places That Matter. Shape the Future of Idaho. At Ackerman-Estvold, we believe great communities begin with thoughtful design. We're looking for an experienced Landscape Architect to join our growing team in Idaho and support our expanding Landscape Architecture practice. Based in our Garden City office, you'll have the opportunity to lead diverse projects that improve the places where people live, work, and gather. From parks and trails to streetscapes, commercial developments, residential communities, and public infrastructure, your work will shape communities for generations to come. If you're passionate about creating spaces that are both functional and inspiring, and enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, we'd love to talk. What You'll Do As a Landscape Architect, you'll lead projects from concept through construction while working alongside engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, and clients to create practical, sustainable, and inspiring spaces. You'll: Support the planning and design of parks, recreation facilities, streetscapes, subdivisions, commercial developments, and public spaces. Prepare site plans, grading concepts, planting plans, construction documents, renderings, and presentation materials. Analyze existing site conditions, including topography, drainage, utilities, environmental constraints, and zoning requirements. Coordinate with multidisciplinary design teams to develop creative and technically sound solutions. Support projects through permitting, bidding, and construction administration. Manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, schedules, and budgets. Support Projects Across Our Communities As a Landscape Architect, you'll play an important role in supporting landscape architecture services across the communities where Ackerman-Estvold lives and works. You'll partner with engineers, architects, planners, surveyors, and project managers to provide thoughtful design solutions that enhance parks, public spaces, commercial developments, transportation corridors, and residential communities. Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll provide technical design support throughout each phase of a project-from planning and conceptual design through construction documentation and implementation. Your ability to collaborate across disciplines, balance multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work will help ensure successful outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve. What You Bring We're looking for someone who is collaborative, proactive, and passionate about community-focused design. Qualifications include: Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or a related field (Master's degree preferred). Professional license preferred, not required. Four or more years of progressive landscape architecture or land development experience. Strong understanding of site design, grading, construction documentation, and applicable development regulations. Experience with multidisciplinary projects. Excellent communication and project management skills. Ability to manage priorities while maintaining attention to detail. Technical Experience Experience with the following is preferred: AutoCAD Civil 3D SketchUp Bluebeam Microsoft Office Why Ackerman-Estvold? At Ackerman-Estvold, you'll join a collaborative team that believes the best ideas come from working together. We value initiative, creativity, and professionals who want to continue growing throughout their careers. Our work spans architecture, engineering, surveying, planning, and construction management, giving our teams the opportunity to collaborate on projects that make a meaningful impact throughout the communities we serve. We invest in our employees through mentoring, professional development, industry involvement, and opportunities to contribute to challenging, rewarding work. Benefits That Support Your Career-and Your Life We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience, along with benefits designed to support you professionally and personally. Highlights include: Competitive salary Overtime paid at your regular hourly equivalent for hours worked over 40 each week-an uncommon benefit for exempt professionals in our industry 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees and child dependents Affordable spouse coverage 401(k) with a 5% company match Employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions Paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays Flexible scheduling Clothing allowance Professional memberships, licensing, certifications, and continuing education support Join Our Team If you're looking for an opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and support a Landscape Architecture practice that continues to expand throughout Idaho, we'd love to hear from you. Ackerman-Estvold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing pre-employment screenings. hese checks are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Ackerman-Estvold Engineering