Landscape Architect
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![]() United States, Massachusetts, Amherst | |
![]() 15 Research Drive (Show on map) | |
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About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is excited to welcome a skilled and passionate Landscape Architect to our Massachusetts team. This key role centers on leading projects that integrate environmental restoration with the design of accessible public spaces-including habitat restoration, native revegetation, and the creation of passive recreation areas and trails. This is a great opportunity for an experienced landscape architect with a strong ecological foundation to deepen their impact in sustainability and environmental stewardship. Combining design, project management, and fieldwork. The Landscape Architect will contribute to meaningful projects that restore natural environments and foster community engagement. Please include a portfolio of your work with your application to ensure full consideration. Position levels and compensation include:
This is a full-time, regular-status position with benefits, based in our Amherst, Massachusetts office. Highly qualified candidates at the Project Landscape Architect level may be considered for remote or distributed work arrangements. What you will accomplish The minimum responsibilities for the Assistant Project Landscape Architect level are as follows:
As the role progresses, responsibilities expand accordingly. For a detailed overview of duties at the Associate and Project levels, please contact the recruiter directly. Experience and qualifications for success Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Additional Information:
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the on-line application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 480-5811-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response. SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency. An employee in this Amherst, MA- based position can expect base pay based on the following levels: Assistant Project Landscape Architect - 3 years of related experience and expertise | Non-exempt, $31.05-$39.69/hour. Associate Project Landscape Architect - 5 years of related experience and expertise | Exempt, $68,016-$87,287.20/year. Project Landscape Architect - 7 years of related experience and expertise | Exempt, $77,084.80-$98,623.20/year Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and othe.r factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more. SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success. SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers. #LI-KB1 |