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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Assistant Engineer

  • Oakdale, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Oakdale, CA
  • 3 days ago

Department at the Oakdale Irrigation District....

Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Milpitas - Chief Engineer OEM

  • Milpitas, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Milpitas, CA
  • 4 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...

Urban Designer 3 Month Contract (Immediate Start)

  • Hayward, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Hayward, CA
  • 6 days ago

An innovative and dynamic practice is looking for an Urban Designer for a 3 month contract with their San Francisco office. The successful candidate can start immediately, in person and have 2-5...

Lead Civil Engineer

  • Glendale, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Glendale, CA
  • 7 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...

City Traffic Engineer / Associate Engineer

  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Garden Grove, CA
  • 8 days ago

An Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certificate or Professional Engineer (PE) license is considered highly desirable....

Maintenance Engineer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 days ago

Maintains the building exterior and curb appeal (e.g., lawn care, painting, and gardening). Adheres to all company policies and procedures. Follows safety and security procedures and rules....

Senior Urban Designer

  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 10 days ago

Senior Urban Designer ASCENT ENVIRONMENTAL Sacramento or San Diego, CA United States URL: ascent.inc/careers/open-positions/ Email: elaine.martinez-lopezascent.inc Job Type: Full-time Description...

Engineer - Rooms

  • Burbank, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 10 days ago

Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening). 7....

Engineer I

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 14 days ago

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

Engineer

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 14 days ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 14 days ago

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

Engineer-PM Rooms

  • Burbank, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Burbank, CA
  • 16 days ago

Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening). 7....

Senior Machine Learning Engineer

  • Ontario, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • Ontario, CA
  • 17 days ago

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

Urban Designer

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 19 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
  • 20 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 20 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
  • 23 days ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 23 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....

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...
Sustainable & Inclusive Landscapes
Enhance your transformative thinking and action to build sustainable integrated climate-smart landscapes and contribute to our worlds SDGs. Were facing a number of complex and interrelated...
Exploring the Landscape of Antibiotic Resistance in Microbiomes
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Salary for Landscape Engineer Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLandscaping research efforts.

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
39.5%
Master's Degree
16.2%
High School or GED
15.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.1%
Associate's Degree
12.4%
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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