Landscape Designer

Arcadis is the worlds leading company delivering sustainable design engineering and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36000 people in over 70 countries dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis Placemaking is seeking an entry-level Landscape Designer to join our Knoxville studio in the heart of the city. Youll collaborate with planners landscape architects business development personnel engineers and urban designers to shape resilient public spaces activate streets create trail and greenway networks and plan mixed-use districtstranslating community aspirations into buildable beautiful places.

This position is based in Knoxville TN. Candidates must be local as the role follows a hybrid schedule.

Role accountabilities:

• Contribute to site planning concept and schematic design project graphics illustrative plans/sections planting design and technical documentation.
• Support community engagement (workshops pop-ups surveys) and synthesize insights into clear design directions.
• Support project managers in the development of drawings exhibits and stakeholder interviews.
• Assist with award submissions and project case studies.
• Coordinate tasks schedules and deliverables with internal disciplines and external partners to meet commitments.
• Pitch in on day-to-day office operations and marketing as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelors or Masters in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• Experience: Internship or up to 2 years of professional experience in landscape architectural design planning or a related practice.
• Tools: Proficiency in AutoCAD Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop) and Microsoft 365/Windows OS; familiarity with SketchUp/Enscape ArcGIS/Pro and Bluebeam is a plus.
• Mindset: Curious problem-solver who can frame challenges develop multiple viable design options collaborate and shows desire to excel.
• Teamwork & Communication: Strong written and verbal communication efficient time management and the ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams while juggling multiple tasks.

Why Arcadis Placemaking

• Impactful work on climate-ready streetscapes waterfronts parks campuses outdoor spaces and innovation districts across the United States.
• Strong mentorship professional development licensure support and access to global expertise across a vast array of projects within Arcadis.
• Inclusive culture that values design excellence technical rigor and positive community outcomes.

Why Knoxville
Knoxville blends our towns small-town charm with a vibrant urban coreour office sits right in the heart of downtown steps from the riverfront Market Square University of Tennessee sports venues and a growing arts and food scene. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and extensive greenway and blueway system put hiking cycling and paddling within easy reach. A reasonable cost of living energetic festivals (Big Ears Dogwood Arts) and the presence of The University of Tennessee create a dynamic community for early-career designers. Its a place where you can build a meaningful career and enjoy an rich four-season outdoor lifestyle.

Application Instructions
Please submit a single PDF (max 6 MB) containing your resume and a concise portfolio of representative work (academic and professional). Include a brief paragraph on your favorite public space and why its your favorite. No calls or links to external websites please.

Arcadis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Why Arcadis

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyones contribution matters. Its why we are pioneering a skills-based approach where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

Youll do meaningful work and no matter what role youll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career your colleagues your clients your life and the world around you.

Together we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women minorities people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race creed color religion national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status disability veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical dental and vision EAP 401K STD LTD AD&D life insurance paid parental leave reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per salary range for this position is $50000 - $79000. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors such as experience education budget internal equity project and location.

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