Landscape Architect

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Landscape Architect with 5+ years of experience to join the Kansas City, MO office! This is not a remote position.

About Kimley-Horn

• At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently.
• People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are.
• Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees.

Responsibilities

• You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on a wide range of project types — from mixed-use and multifamily developments to parks, urban streetscapes, and civic destinations.
• You’ll take design ideas from concept through construction, contributing to every stage of the process.
• Lead and support the design, documentation, and delivery of public and private sector projects.
• Develop creative, technically sound site planning and landscape design solutions — with a strong understanding of grading, drainage, and constructability.
• Prepare and review construction documents, details, and specifications with an emphasis on quality control and quality assurance.
• Participate in the construction administration phase, including submittal reviews, RFIs, site visits, and coordination with contractors and clients.
• Manage tasks, schedules, and budgets while coordinating across disciplines.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to team growth and training.
• Engage directly with clients and city representatives during design and review processes.
• Contribute to proposals, scope writing, and project presentations.
• Leverage tools such as AutoCAD Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, SketchUp, and GIS to develop and communicate design intent.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 4+ years of professional experience in design and production.
• Registered or on-track for Landscape Architect licensure (PLA/CLA).
• Strong grading, technical detailing, and construction documentation skills.
• Experience with QA/QC processes and construction administration.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Land F/X and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with Lumion, SketchUp, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Project management experience or a desire to grow into leadership and build others.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• A passion for design excellence, client service, and creating lasting places. Portfolio or work samples will be required if considered for an interview Why Kimley-Horn?
• Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success.
• Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish.

Benefits

• We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
• Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.