Landscape Engineer Jobs in California

A Landscape Engineer, also known as a Landscape Architect, plays a crucial role in the landscaping industry by designing aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces such as parks, campuses, gardens, and recreational facilities. Their work involves creating comprehensive plans complete with topographic maps, vegetation diagrams, and hardscape installations. They assess environmental impacts, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with other professionals like architects, civil engineers, and urban planners. Some of their duties include conceptualizing and implementing landscape design plans, consulting with clients, and supervising the installation of their designs.

Required to have strong creativity, technical proficiency, and environmental knowledge, Landscape Engineers must possess skills in design, project management, and CAD software. Environmental consciousness is crucial, as they often work on projects focusing on sustainability and conservation. They should also have strong communication skills for client and team interactions. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture is typically required, and Landscape Engineers need to be licensed in their state, which involves passing the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE). Prior to becoming a Landscape Engineer, individuals might hold roles such as Landscape Designer, Landscape Technician, or Jr. Landscape Architect, which help them gain practical experience and a deeper understanding of the landscaping industry.

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Plan Check Engineer

  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 7 hours ago

We currently have one vacancy for Plan Check Engineer in our Building Safety Division....

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Urban Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in urban design, landscape, architecture, or related discipline required AICP certification required LEED GA within 6 months of hire Professional Accreditation...

Senior Associate, Urban Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Collaboration: Work closely with planners, architects, engineers, landscape architects, and other professionals to ensure cohesive and integrated strategic planning solutions.The ideal candidate will...

Urban Designer I

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 11 days ago

Urban Designer I John Kaliski Architects (JKA) Employer: Los Angeles, CA, US Location: Tue, Feb 25 '25 Posted on: $66,560 - $75,000 annually Pay: JKA is seeking a full-time Urban Designer with 0...

Urban Designer/Planner - Cities + Urban Design - Junior

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

consideration* Your Qualifications 0-3 years experience of related urban design, urban planning or architecture practice Bachelor or Masters degree in architecture, urban design/urban planning or landscape...

BIM Engineer

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 13 days ago

HILL INTERNATIONAL INC BIM Engineer in LOS ANGELES , California Hill International is seeking a BIM Engineer in Los Angeles, California Monitoring and reconciling the design, construction, and facilities...

Park Planner

  • CA
  • 19 days ago
  • CA
  • 19 days ago

appropriate documentation and records; documenting benefits and outcomes; monitoring project budget; coordinating stakeholder meetings; meeting and conferring with developers, contractors, consultants and engineers...

Front-end Engineer

  • Pescadero, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Pescadero, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Front-end Engineer Hippo Harvest Pescadero OverviewIn a world increasingly impacted by climate change, pollution, and population growth, conventional production of fresh/fruiting vegetables is unsustainable...

Senior Civil Engineer

  • Irvine, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary Langan is seeking a Site/Civil Engineer to join its collaborative team in Las Vegas, NV....

Project Engineer (Landscape Division)

  • San Diego, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 60+ days ago

We are looking for an experienced Project Engineer to join our Landscape Division and to support projects in our San Diego Area....

Fire Apparatus Engineer

  • Mariposa, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Mariposa, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Maintain the grounds of the assigned County Fire Stations by sweeping, weed control, pruning, watering, trimming, mowing, fertilizing, and maintaining the irrigation systems....

Demographic Data for California

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Landscape Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Landscape Ecology
This is the first MOOC to teach Landscape Ecology. Participants learn theory, methods and tools to understand the landscapes we live in and to solve landscape-related environmental problems. What...
Sustainable & Inclusive Landscapes
Enhance your transformative thinking and action to build sustainable integrated climate-smart landscapes and contribute to our worlds SDGs. Were facing a number of complex and interrelated...
Water and Ports, Historic Cities and Landscapes
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Salary for Landscape Engineer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Landscape Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.4%
Master's Degree
16.1%
High School or GED
15.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.2%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Some High School
1.5%
Some College
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Landscape Engineers in California
2-4 years
42.9%
1-2 years
17.9%
Less than 1 year
17.9%
4-6 years
10.7%
None
7.1%
10+ years
3.6%


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