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Kimley-Horn
Landscape Architect
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A Landscape Architect plans and designs outside spaces and land, including parks, private gardens, subdivisions, highways, and industrial sites. Uses architectural and design skills and knowledge of plants and trees; addresses land use issues; reviews the environmental impacts of construction projects.
$79,486 / year median in Idaho
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Kimley-Horn is seeking a Landscape Architect with 6+ years of experience to join the Boise, Idaho (ID) office! This is not a remote position. Responsibilities You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on a wide range of project types — from mixed-use and multifamily developments to parks, urban streetscapes, and civic destinations. You'll take design ideas from concept through construction, contributing to every stage of the process. Lead and support the design, documentation, and delivery of public and private sector projects. Develop creative, technically sound site planning and landscape design solutions — with a strong understanding of grading, drainage, and constructability. Prepare and review construction documents, details, and specifications with an emphasis on quality control and quality assurance. Participate in the construction administration phase, including submittal reviews, RFIs, site visits, and coordination with contractors and clients. Manage tasks, schedules, and budgets while coordinating across disciplines. Mentor junior designers and contribute to team growth and training. Engage directly with clients and city representatives during design and review processes. Contribute to proposals, scope writing, and project presentations. Leverage tools such as AutoCAD Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, SketchUp, and GIS to develop and communicate design intent. Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture. 6+ years of professional experience in design and production. Registered or on-track for Landscape Architect licensure in Idaho (PLA/CLA). Strong grading, technical detailing, and construction documentation skills. Experience with QA/QC processes and construction administration. Proficiency in AutoCAD Land F/X and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Lumion, SketchUp, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Project management experience or a desire to grow into leadership and build others. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. A passion for design excellence, client service, and creating lasting places. •Portfolio or work samples will be required if considered for an interview•Why Kimley-Horn? At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that's why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn's placement on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work" list for 19 years! Key Benefits at