Entry Level Landscape Architect

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Landscape Architect MUST be LOCAL to the Greater Chicago Area. Relocation not provided. Job Description Join our dynamic team as a Landscape Architect, where you will perform landscape design and land planning assignments. You will utilize AutoCAD to draft plans, working drawings, and graphics, and accurately calculate areas, densities, and quantities. Your role will involve performing cost estimates for landscape designs and conducting landscape site evaluations and installation verifications. You will provide design support to our project management team through hand rendering, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and 3D graphic production, and coordinate with the design team and other consultants. Responsibilities Perform landscape design and land planning assignments. Utilize AutoCAD for drafting plans, working drawings, and graphics. Accurately calculate areas, densities, and quantities. Perform cost estimates for landscape designs. Conduct landscape site evaluations and installation verifications. Provide design support through hand rendering, AutoCAD, Photoshop, and 3D graphic production. Coordinate with design team and other consultants. Essential Skills Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe InDesign. 0-4 years of experience in landscape design, hardscaping, and/or horticulture. Fundamental knowledge of local plants. Experience working in creative design-based roles. Ability and willingness to obtain professional licensure. Additional Skills & Qualifications BS in Landscape Design/Architecture or related field. Knowledge of presentation graphics and design/rendering software such as SketchUp. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator is preferred. Work Environment MUST be LOCAL to the Greater Chicago Area. Relocation not provided. This opportunity is within a smaller company specializing in Ecology/Natural Resources and Landscape Architecture. The company has a stable backlog of work and consists of about 24 employees. You will work in the office 75% of the time, with the remaining time spent in the field performing CQA work. You will use your own vehicle for site visits and receive mileage reimbursement. The company offers a flexible and hybrid schedule, competitive wages, full benefits, and a collaborative work environment. You will have opportunities to participate in office events, community service projects, and continuing education/training programs. Project types include 25% development, 15% municipal, and the rest residential communities. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheaton, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $36.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Wheaton,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 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.