Job Description:

Landscape Designer IV

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Landscape Designer IV with approximately one year of experience who is ready to continue developing their technical and professional skills. In this role, you will apply your growing knowledge with increasing confidence and independence while contributing to project success and collaborating closely with project managers, designers, technicians, and other team members.

This is an opportunity for someone who is eager to take on greater responsibility, contribute ideas, and develop a deeper understanding of how individual project tasks connect to the broader goals of the team and organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support landscape design and planning projects from concept through completion.
• Coordinate effectively with project managers, designers, technicians, and other project team members.
• Review work prepared by technicians and provide thoughtful feedback and direction.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and increasingly manage work independently.
• Apply design and planning knowledge to identify challenges and propose practical solutions.
• Contribute creative ideas and perspectives to improve project outcomes.
• Develop an understanding of project standards, processes, and the reasoning behind design decisions.
• Communicate project needs, questions, and potential challenges clearly and proactively.
• Consistently manage priorities and meet established project deadlines.
• Seek opportunities to expand technical knowledge, design capabilities, and professional skills.

What Success Looks Like

Success as a Landscape Designer IV means demonstrating growing confidence and independence while remaining collaborative and open to feedback. You take ownership of your work, meet commitments, communicate effectively, and contribute meaningful ideas to the team.

Over time, you will take on increasingly complex responsibilities, strengthen your ability to make sound design decisions, and develop a clear understanding of how your work contributes to the overall success of each project.

Qualifications

• Approximately 4 year of experience in landscape design, planning, or a related field.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project managers, peers, and technical staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and consistently meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously develop professional skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and an emerging ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to work with increasing independence while knowing when to seek guidance.

If you need an accommodation or assistance with completing your application due to a disability or special need, please contact our team at [email protected] or call (210) 375-9000.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.