Mindel Scott, a multidisciplinary civil engineering, surveying, planning, and landscape architecture firm serving the Louisville region for more than 30 years, is seeking a Landscape Designer to join our team.
This position is ideal for a recent landscape architecture graduate or early-career professional who wants hands-on experience across both landscape architecture and land planning while building a career toward professional licensure.
As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside landscape architects, planners, engineers, surveyors, and other design professionals on residential, commercial, industrial, and other land development projects. You will gain experience with projects from early conceptual planning and zoning through design, permitting, construction documentation, and implementation.
What You'll Do
- Assist with conceptual site layouts and preliminary land planning for residential, commercial, industrial, and other development projects
- Research and apply zoning ordinances, development regulations, landscape requirements, and other applicable planning criteria
- Assist with rezoning, development plan, and other planning and zoning submittals
- Assist with site analysis and conceptual design, including plant selection and preparation of landscape plans, exhibits, graphics, and construction documents
- Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to prepare and coordinate plans and design documents
- Coordinate with Mindel Scott's in-house engineering, surveying, planning, and landscape architecture teams
- Assist with agency submittals, review comments, and plan revisions
- Participate in project meetings and coordination with clients, reviewing agencies, contractors, and other project team members
- Visit project sites as needed to support planning, design, and construction activities
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
- Recent graduate or approximately 1–2 years of related professional experience
- Interest in pursuing professional Landscape Architect licensure
- Experience with AutoCAD; Civil 3D experience is a plus
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
- Strong graphic, design, and presentation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in both the creative and technical aspects of land development
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary project team
- Organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
- Valid driver's license
Growth Opportunity
This position is designed for someone who wants to build a long-term career in landscape architecture and land development. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gain exposure to a wide range of project types, and develop experience in both landscape architecture and land planning.
As your experience grows, we want you to take on greater responsibility in design, planning, client and agency coordination, and project delivery while working toward professional Landscape Architect licensure.
Compensation and Benefits
Mindel Scott offers competitive compensation based on education, experience, and qualifications, along with an Employee Profit Sharing/Bonus Program and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) match, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays.
Additional employee perks include our Friday flex schedule and a company-paid Costco membership.
A Great Place to Build Your Career
We’re a great place to work, and we have the awards to prove it. Mindel Scott has been recognized as one of Greater Louisville’s Best Places to Work.
As a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise, Mindel Scott values diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
Pay: $52,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Ability to Relocate:
- Louisville, KY 40219: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: In person
