Landscape Architect ID-14006

May 6, 2025

Overview:

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Landscape Architect with 4+ years of experience to join the Miami, Florida (FL) office! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities:

Support our national Landscape Architecture and Land Planning practices by providing site planning, urban and landscape design, and graphic and technical expertise
Work in a dynamic team environment on a range of projects including higher education, multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality and resort, community planning, and streetscape design throughout the region for a wide variety of great clients
Project experiences will be diverse as we provide services to both the public and private sectors.
Site planning, urban and landscape design, and graphic and technical expertise on public and private sector project
Project Management/Task management on a variety of public and private sector projects
Write proposals and scope of service
Preparation of Drawing sets, Details and Specifications, 3D modeling and Rendering

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Qualifications:

4+ more years of relevant work experience
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture
Registered Professional/Certified Landscape Architect (PLA/CLA) license or ability to obtain in 1 year
Project management experience or desire to manage projects
Strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Lumion, and Microsoft (Word and Excel) skills
Working knowledge of graphic software programs (Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator, GIS/ArcView, and PowerPoint)
Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Positive attitude, team oriented, and a strong work ethic
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Self-motivated; sense of urgency to produce high quality work
Strong presentation skills and a desire to pursue work, manage clients and a team
Involvement in professional organizations desired

**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 18 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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