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What they do
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.
$76,844 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Landscape Designer I GAI Consultants Inc. life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Florida, Orlando Aug 31, 2026
Description GAI's Community Solutions Group seeks an entry level Landscape Designer / Architect with 0-2 years of experience in its Orlando, FL office. This position is within our Community Solutions Group which is our special multi-disciplinary practice that links Landscape Architecture with Urban Planning and Redevelopment Economics. Our growing portfolio of work covers a variety of Parks, Streetscapes, and Campuses across Urban and Natural settings. The successful candidate may be entry-level ready to work within a collaborative team environment that plans and designs quality places across a variety of landscape architectural assignments. Internships or other professional experience is welcome. This position is eligible for our flexible hybrid work schedule and a sign-on bonus. The specic duties of this position include: Using freehand and digital renderings using SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and AutoCAD
Conducting site design, inventory, and analysis
Conceptual site design including graphic renderings and modeling with working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp;
Assisting with construction documentation of landscape and hardscape areas
Participating in teams and project meetings; and
Contributing across a broad range of project types, including public, private and institutional clients. Requirements Must have a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture.
Must know (from any completed university-level coursework, seminars, workshops, or real-world, hands-on experience): free-hand and digital rendering; site design; AutoCAD; Adobe Creative Suite; SketchUp; Landscape Construction Design; Planning and Design; and Site inventory and analysis. Why GAI? GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you'll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development. At GAI, you'll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the
U.S., GAI
offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm. Benefits To Working at
GAI Include:
Competitive Pay & Recognition Market based, competitive compensation
Performance driven recognition and development bonuses Comprehensive Health & Wellness Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources Meaningful Work-Life Balance Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
An additional floating holiday-use it for what matters to you
Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave Growth, Learning & Financial Security 401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Support and rewards for professional development and certifications #GAI Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Landscape Architecture (required)
Experience
0 - 2 years: Related Experience (required)
Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)
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