Landscape Designer

Metric Engineering is seeking a motivated and skilled Mid‑Level Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect to support the design and delivery of impactful public and private sector projects across Florida. In this role, you’ll contribute to project production, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and expand your technical expertise while helping create vibrant, resilient places statewide.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem‑solving and has the technical skills to work independently with oversight, values teamwork, and is ready to take on increasing responsibility in a supportive environment. You’ll have the flexibility of remote work while staying connected to a team that prioritizes communication, collaboration, and professional growth. Licensure is not required for this position. Occasional statewide travel may be required for site visits, client meetings and company events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support project development from conceptual design through construction documents and post‑design services.
• Assist with preparing plans, graphics, technical details, and presentation materials using AutoCAD, Land F/X, Photoshop, and other software.
• Contribute to site analysis, planning layouts, planting design, and preparation of construction documents.
• Research and apply municipal codes, permitting requirements, and project standards with guidance from senior staff.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, construction observation, and other post‑design tasks as needed.
• Support senior designers and project managers while developing your own technical and project management skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Accredited degree in Landscape Architecture or qualifying experience under a licensed Landscape Architect.
• 5–7 years of experience working on landscape architecture projects in Florida
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Land F/X, Microsoft Office, and Photoshop.
• Working knowledge of municipal codes and permitting requirements. Ability to research, interpret and apply them where you are not already familiar with them.
• Strong graphic, technical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate within a team environment and communicate clearly.
• Problem‑solving mindset with the ability to adapt to changing project needs.
• Technical skills sufficient to work independently with guidance and direction from others.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Lumion and InDesign.
• Basic irrigation design experience.
• Landscape Architecture licensure is not required, but the ability and desire to pursue one is a plus.

Why You’ll Love Working at Metric:

• Be part of a collaborative, supportive team where your ideas are valued and you can contribute meaningfully to project outcomes while continuing developing a broad range of skills.
• Work on a diverse range of projects across the state, giving you the opportunity to expand your technical and creative capabilities.
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote work while staying connected to a team that emphasizes communication, teamwork, and shared success.
• Join a firm recognized for delivering high‑quality work and maintaining strong, trusted client relationships.
• Benefit from competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that reflect the expertise you bring to the team.

How to Apply:

• Cover letter and resume to be submitted when applying for this position
• Portfolio to be submitted upon request

About Us:
Metric Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1976 on the principle of providing personalized consulting engineering services. Today, we are among the top consulting engineering firms specializing in civil and transportation projects. Over the last four decades, Metric has successfully completed numerous large, complex transportation projects in the United States and abroad. Our multi-disciplinary workforce and strategically located regional offices enable us to provide both maximized local responsiveness and a diversified technical base. Our clients include local, county, state and foreign governments as well as private clients.

EOE Statement:
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote