Landscape Designer II, Landscape Architecture

Halff Associates, Inc. is hiring a Landscape Designer II in Knoxville, TN, or Houston, TX. The role involves collaborating with landscape architects on diverse projects, including parks and urban spaces. Candidates should have a degree in landscape architecture and 3-4 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include project support, site analysis, design planning, and producing construction documents. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development.
Landscape Designer II, Houston, TX or The Woodlands, TXHalff is thrilled to announce an immediate opening for a Landscape Designer to join our dynamic Planning & Landscape Architecture team in either Houston, TX or The Woodlands, TX! You'll have the chance to collaborate with a talented group of landscape architects, planners, and other professionals, lending your skills to a diverse range of public and private projects. From park and recreation design to urban plazas, streetscapes, and large‑scale planning initiatives, you'll play a key role in shaping impactful spaces. If you’re eager to grow your career, contribute to exciting projects, and be part of a team where professional and personal development—including potential firm ownership—are within reach, we’d love to hear from you!What you will do:Landscape architectural and planning project support.Work directly with landscape architects and project managers.Participate in site inventory and analysis.Assist with project research and data compilation to be used in design process.Produce conceptual site planning and graphics (hand and digital), schematic/preliminary design plans and graphics, design development and construction document plans and details.Produce quantity take‑offs and develop cost estimates.Assist with technical specification preparation for bid documents.Produce landscape compliance documents for land development projects.Produce maps and graphic renderings in support of planning projects.What you will need:A Bachelor's or master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university is required.3‑4 years of experience in landscape architecture, specifically in designing parks, recreation, trail planning, urban parks, plazas, streetscapes, transportation enhancements, land development, and providing support for large‑scale planning projects.Texas registration as a Professional Landscape Architect is preferred, or the ability and willingness to obtain it.Demonstrated experience preparing site analysis and conceptual design graphics/exhibits.Demonstrated experience preparing construction documents.Well organized, detail‑oriented, and highly motivated.Strong design and graphic skills; writing skills a plus.Demonstrated experience with industry software applications such as AutoCAD, Land F/X, Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/InDesign/Illustrator), Microsoft Office, and Lumion.Micro Station and ArcGIS experience is a plus.Ability to travel periodically primarily in state to support project needs.The Halff Landscape Architecture AdvantageOur team gets involved early in the process to develop a plan that seamlessly integrates built elements with the natural environment.We understand that a successful design should be driven by how the entity—whether a park, trail or other public area—will be used.Halff's projects and employees are consistently recognized for their excellence.Learn more about Halff’s Landscape Architecture services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team.Halff’s Landscape Architecture ServicesActive Transportation PlanningStreetscapes and GatewaysRegional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) DesignNeighborhood and Community Parks Planning and DesignNature Parks and GreenwaysSport Facilities and Feasibility StudiesMaster Planned CommunitiesLand and Site PlanningUrban Design and PlacemakingLow Impact Development / Green InfrastructureCompany OverviewHalff is a full‑service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed—and purposed—for people. Since 1950, we’ve been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It’s no wonder that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.BenefitsMedical, dental, prescription and life insuranceLong‑term and short‑term disability insurancePaid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran’s Day for our veterans)Traditional and Roth 401(k) plansEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Health Savings Accounts…