Landscape Designer

Arcadis • Knoxville, TN

1d • $50,000 - $79,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's 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. You'll 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 districts—translating community aspirations into buildable, beautiful places. This position is based in Knoxville, TN. Candidates must be local, as the role follows a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• Internship or up to 2 years of professional experience in landscape architectural design, planning, or a related practice.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and Microsoft 365/Windows OS
• Curious problem-solver who can frame challenges, develop multiple viable design options, collaborate, and shows desire to excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication, efficient time management, and the ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams while juggling multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SketchUp/Enscape, ArcGIS/Pro, and Bluebeam is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 year.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level