Graduate Landscape Designer PLA

McKinney, TX
2150 S Central Expy
Suite 300
McKinney, TX 75070, USA
Fort Worth, TX (3017)
3017 W 7th Street
Suite 300
Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
Fort Worth, TX (301)
301 Commerce St
Suite 1850
Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA
Arlington, TX
1907 Ascension Blvd
Suite 120
Arlington, TX 76006, USA

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

• Employee-owned. Client‑focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Graduate Landscape Designer at LJA Land Development
, you will be responsible for leveraging internal departments like surveying, contract administration, and environmental engineering to work with various specialists in implementing new technologies and software. The Landscape Architecture team is building the foundations for a future that integrates data, research, and the latest innovations in our design process.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Manage task assignments from multiple projects on varied timelines.
• Maintain company design styles, aesthetics, and quality to ensure clients’ needs in decision‑making and marketing are met.
• Develop understanding of time needed to complete assigned tasks and effectively communicate issues with project managers.
• Develop foundation of knowledge of appropriate construction, finishing, and planting materials in our geographic areas of work.
• Work with and assist project landscape designers and staff to produce graphic and construction documents based on project needs and requirements.
• Efficient communication with project team members.
• Build basic skills in graphic communication, efficiency, and knowledge in areas of design including, but not limited to, site design, planting design, and constructability.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (or related fields).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 0‑2 years of experience. Capable of independent work and managing assigned tasks from multiple PMs/APMs on multiple projects.
• Capable of exploring solutions to design problems and presenting options to Senior Staff.
• Foundation of CAD and Project Assembly Skills.
• Foundation in Graphic Communication.
• Basic skills in presenting.
• Familiarity with commonly used software:
  AutoCAD, GIS.
• Ability to consistently perform in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee‑owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long‑term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it.
Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you…