Landscape Engineer Jobs in California

A Landscape Engineer, also known as a Landscape Architect, plays a crucial role in the landscaping industry by designing aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces such as parks, campuses, gardens, and recreational facilities. Their work involves creating comprehensive plans complete with topographic maps, vegetation diagrams, and hardscape installations. They assess environmental impacts, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with other professionals like architects, civil engineers, and urban planners. Some of their duties include conceptualizing and implementing landscape design plans, consulting with clients, and supervising the installation of their designs.

Required to have strong creativity, technical proficiency, and environmental knowledge, Landscape Engineers must possess skills in design, project management, and CAD software. Environmental consciousness is crucial, as they often work on projects focusing on sustainability and conservation. They should also have strong communication skills for client and team interactions. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture is typically required, and Landscape Engineers need to be licensed in their state, which involves passing the Landscape Architect Registration Examination (LARE). Prior to becoming a Landscape Engineer, individuals might hold roles such as Landscape Designer, Landscape Technician, or Jr. Landscape Architect, which help them gain practical experience and a deeper understanding of the landscaping industry.

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Full-Stack Engineer, Backend-focused

  • Pescadero, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Pescadero, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Apply for Full-Stack Engineer, Backend-focused As a full-stack engineer (backend-focused), you'll sit at the intersection of data, infrastructure, robotics, decision-making systems, and front-end development...

Stationary Engineer

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 1 day ago

Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening)....

Senior Urban Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 days ago

Develops and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals...

Chief Engineer Hilton Garden Inn Merced, CA

  • Merced, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • Merced, CA
  • 11 days ago

What You’ll Do: We want you to look after this hotel as if it were your home. You'll make sure broken things get fixed, and more importantly, you'll create a detailed program to ensure they don't...

Assistant/Associate Engineer

  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • San Juan Capistrano, CA
  • 15 days ago

Plans, checks, and specifies corrections needed for improvement plans, easements, tract maps, parcel maps, fire service/sprinkler plans, and landscape/irrigation plans to ensure compliance. 6....

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Milpitas - Chief Engineer OEM

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Milpitas - Chief Engineer OEM The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring proper operations, maintenance, service and repair of all equipment, while supporting the Aimbridge...

Lead Civil Engineer

  • Glendale, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Managing 5-7 people - Project design - Leading design teams coordinating with architecture group - Designing projects - roadway, water projects, garden projects, landscaping projects, drainage systems, irrigation...

Senior Urban Designer

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Senior Urban Designer Ascent Environmental Sacramento, San Diego, CA Experience Level: Senior Salary: $120,000-$170,000 ARCHITECTURE ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING LONG-TERM...

Engineer I

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening)....

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

  • Ontario, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Greenhouse is looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our team!...

Urban Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 45+ days ago

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative,...

Chief Engineer

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, and gardening). Maintain franchise standards and follow-up on inspection deficiencies....

Information and Security Engineer

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Description The Information Security Engineer will partner with the Director of Information Security to design, build, deploy and maintain the enterprise's secure IT infrastructure....

Battery Propagation Resistance Test Engineer, Abuse Test & Engineering

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 90+ days ago

We are looking for an Engineer to test battery propagation resistance across all programs, including vehicle and energy storage....

Urban Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 90+ days ago

RESPONSIBILITIES Develops and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm...

Demographic Data for California

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Landscape Engineer Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Landscape Ecology
This is the first MOOC to teach Landscape Ecology. Participants learn theory, methods and tools to understand the landscapes we live in and to solve landscape-related environmental problems. What...
Food and Nutrition Security in Urbanising Landscapes
Our landscapes are urbanizing, which has a serious impact on food and nutrition. Learn to look beyond the sectoral and administrative boundaries of your work and see how the rural and the urban...
Exploring the Landscape of Antibiotic Resistance in Microbiomes
In the fight against antibiotic resistance, microbial communities and the resistomes they carry are increasingly important data sources. This field is rapidly advancing, but the big data generated...

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Salary for Landscape Engineer Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Landscape Engineer positions.



Highest Education Level

Landscape Engineers in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.7%
Master's Degree
16.2%
High School or GED
15.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.0%
Associate's Degree
12.3%
Some High School
1.5%
Some College
1.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.9%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Landscape Engineers in California
2-4 years
42.9%
1-2 years
17.9%
Less than 1 year
17.9%
4-6 years
10.7%
None
7.1%
10+ years
3.6%


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