Professional Positions

This job board is for professional opportunities in Landscape Architecture. We will not post submissions for Landscaping or gardening jobs. To have your job opening posted on this web page, please complete this Submittal Form. 

Positions will be posted as they are received. Postings are uploaded manually at least once or twice a week, depending on the workload in the Landscape Architecture department office. The department reserves the right to edit submittals for length and clarity. Jobs posted will typically remain visible for two months, unless you instruct us otherwise.

Email: landscapearchitecture@calpoly.edu

Phone: 805.756.1319

ZGF

Entry-Level Urban Designer

Location(s): Portland, OR
Salary Range: $69,250 - $70,787 /yr

Qualifications:

• You have a Landscape Architecture, Architecture Degree and/or Urban Design Degree.
• A basic understanding of design and construction principles and building types
• A creative problem solver with well-rounded Urban Design skills and the ability to work independently, with multi-disciplined teams, and balance multiple projects, often with short schedules and quick deadlines.
• Experience with complex multi-phased higher education, large transit, healthcare, civic and/or commercial development projects is desired.
• You are interested in honing your technical ability with materials and constructability.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite, Revit, Rhino, AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to illustrate urban planning and design concepts graphically in a clear and effective manner.
• Organizational and critical thinking skills to create materials for engaging and creative presentations through storytelling.

How to Apply: submit your cover letter, resume, and portfolio online at zgf.com/careers

Posted Thursday, July 30, 2026

SiteWorkshop

Early Career / Mid-Level / Experienced

Site Workshop is based in Seattle with a landscape architecture practice focused on making life better for communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. Our projects include parks and civic facilities, private urban development and land planning, and healthcare and education. We work at every scale, from some of the largest developments in the region to small, grant-funded community-based projects. For every project, we creatively integrate nature into the built environment in ways that promote biodiversity and well-being.

We are looking to fill three full-time positions for the following:

• experienced landscape architect or designer with at least ten years’ experience
• mid-level landscape architect or design with 5-10 years of experience
• early career landscape designer with 0-4 years of experience

The position information can be found on our website. https://www.siteworkshop.net/contact

Entry-level landscape designer

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate confidence in their abilities to contribute to the success of projects, create graphic materials, contribute to construction documents, support construction administration, and quickly learn new skills.

​Minimum Requirements:

• degree in landscape architecture
• new graduate or up to 4 years professional experience in landscape architecture
• introductory competence with AutoCAD and/or Revit 
• solid knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• demonstrated ability to produce high-quality illustrative plans and perspective renderings
• deep appreciation for design and a strong commitment to growing within the profession

​Compensation: Hourly rate of $33.65 to $40.87 (equivalent to an annual salary range of $70,000-$85,000), depending on capabilities and relevant experience.

​To apply: Please send a PDF package with a brief cover letter, resume and work samples to work@siteworkshop.net (Attachments are great, but no links, please!)

Posted Monday, June 22, 2026

CalTrans

Landscape Associate (multiple positions)

Location(s): San Luis Obispo, CA
Contact Name: Dina Coloma, HR
Contact Email: dina.coloma@dot.ca.gov
Contact Phone: (279) 234-2328
Salary Range: $6,488.00 - $12,152.00 per month

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction and supervision of a Senior Landscape Architect, the Landscape Associate performs activities requiring landscape architectural knowledge and management skills for the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, written documents, presentations, and other related work for transportation projects. The incumbent is responsible for making decisions on a daily basis necessary to solve complex landscape architectural issues. Must be able to effectively analyze a wide variety of design issues and develop practical solutions. Must have the experience to perform the duties described above and be capable of quickly learning how to do so. Incumbent may be assigned by the Supervisor to be a Lead-worker to train, direct, and manage the work of other staff within assigned branch. As incumbent progresses in experience, assignments will increase from average to high difficulty.

Learn more about how to apply: 

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=521271

If you are new to the State hiring process, here is another helpful website:

https://workforcalifornia.ca.gov/

Posted Monday, June 15, 2026