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# Designer I Civil Engineer at LandDesign

- **Company:** LandDesign
- **Location:** Charlotte North Carolina, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-08-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/landdesign/jobs/4702380006

## Job description

LandDesign is a collection of visionaries and problem solvers who believe in the power of balance, combining creativity and practicality to design what we know will thrive. We leverage our diverse expertise and relentless curiosity to deliver innovative, attainable big ideas — aligning our clients’ vision with the culture of the community to delight those who will enjoy the space. We are driven by a boundless desire for better, because we believe that learning is lifelong and growth is infinite. This curiosity and uncommon collaboration fuel our culture and drive ideas that continuously improve our practice and the people who are part of it.

As our firm continues to grow, we continue to be on the lookout for the next great designer; you. We are currently seeking Civil Engineers to provide design, technical, and production support to design studios in our Charlotte office.

Key Responsibilities:

- Responsible for learning key aspects of civil site design which include site layout, sedimentation control analyses, development of grading & storm drainage, domestic water, and sanitary sewer system design.
- Perform design tasks as directed by Project Lead.
- Meet timeframes provided for assigned tasks.
- Self-check work for completeness.
- Develop proficiency in CAD based design & drafting for plan production.
- Collaborate with internal design team including landscape architects and planners and client consultant teams.
- Research regulatory requirements through due diligence.
- Contributes to the team by applying established procedures to solve routine problems.
- Receives detailed instructions on all work.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field of study.
- Basic Knowledge in AutoCAD and Civil 3D/Civil Design Software, Microsoft Office Suite.
- E.I. / E.I.T. certification obtained or in-progress is preferred.
- No prior experience required. Internship experience preferred.
- Passion for land development + design.

Don’t ask us if you’re the right fit for the position, tell us about it in your cover letter (we do actually read them!)  All interested candidates can submit their cover letter and resume directly through our website.

Employees are offered a competitive compensation package and robust benefits package that includes access to wellness programming, 401k retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave, paid volunteer hours, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.

LandDesign is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workplace.

## About LandDesign

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LandDesign is an award‑winning integrated design firm that combines landscape architecture, civil engineering, urban design, and planning to create sustainable, buildable places for public, private, and federal clients.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped – no external funding)
- **Headquarters**: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- **Founded**: 1978
- **Founders**: Larry Best

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Design, Land Planning, Master Planning
- **Target customers**: B2B – developers, public agencies, federal clients, and large‑scale real‑estate owners (e.g., Disney, Howard Hughes Holdings, Hillwood). The firm also works with global architecture firms such as HKS, Gensler, HOK, and Populous.
- **Mission / purpose**: *“Creating places that matter”* – balancing creativity with technical insight to deliver environmentally responsible, community‑shaping projects.

## Products & Services
- **Landscape Architecture**: Site design, streetscapes, parks, and public spaces focused on sustainability and functionality.
- **Civil Engineering**: Site development, stormwater management, grading, utility design, and embedded engineering services (e.g., long‑term contracts with Charlotte Stormwater Services).
- **Urban Design**: Density, transit‑oriented development, brownfield reclamation, and large‑scale mixed‑use frameworks.
- **Master Planning**: Comprehensive long‑term plans for master‑planned communities, resorts, and commercial districts (e.g., the Tysons retrofit).
- **Land Planning**: Zoning, entitlement strategies, and pre‑development feasibility analysis.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue ~$26.4 million (LinkedIn estimate, 2025/2026). Total funding: None (bootstrapped).
- **Notable Clients & Partners**: Disney, Howard Hughes Holdings, Comstock, Hillwood, Universal Entertainment; architecture firms HKS, Gensler, HOK, Populous.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Awarded the 2024 ASLA Landscape Architecture Firm Award.
  - Expanded from landscape architecture to civil engineering as a core discipline, now roughly a 50‑50 revenue split in Charlotte.
  - Office footprint: 9 U.S. studios (Charlotte, Orlando, Dallas, Alexandria, Denver, etc.) and a small international presence (UAE, Algeria, Germany).
  - Employee count reported as ~270 in 2024 (article) and ~224 in more recent LinkedIn data – indicating possible slight retraction or stabilization.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated engineering + design**: In‑house civil engineering paired with landscape architecture creates early clash detection and captures engineering fees – a combination relatively rare among traditional landscape firms.
- **Deep public‑sector relationships**: Embedded engineers in Charlotte’s Stormwater Services Department provide a recurring, stable revenue stream.
- **Long‑tenured leadership**: 60% of partners have spent their entire career at LandDesign, fostering deep institutional knowledge and a “one firm, long hallways” culture.
- **Pre‑development expertise**: Front‑end financial and entitlement advisory for complex projects (transit corridors, land reclamations, resorts) gives clients a strategic edge.

## Strategic Focus
- **Priorities**: Continue growing the civil engineering practice across all offices (Denver is the newest location); expand into hospitality, sports/entertainment, and large mixed‑use markets; strengthen brand recognition after a decade‑plus marketing push under President Rhett Crocker.
- **Direction**: Maintain a “balanced system” where landscape and engineering workloads offset each other during market fluctuations.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: *“Better, Always”* – a growth‑mindset that values lifelong learning, curiosity, and uncommon collaboration. Emphasis on work‑life balance, family‑first approach, and inclusivity.
- **Work model**: Likely office‑based with studios across the U.S. (no explicit remote policy found; 9 physical offices). Commuter benefits for alternative transportation.
- **Perks & benefits**: Competitive compensation, 401k with employer contribution, PTO + paid holidays, 8 hours volunteer PTO, parental leave, health/dental/vision/disability insurance, wellness programs, and professional growth programs.
- **Engineering culture**: 100% of employees are designers (landscape architects and civil engineers). A strong “Next‑Gen Thinkers” focus and internship programs. 50% of the firm works in landscape architecture; civil engineering is the other major discipline.
- **Employee snapshot**: LinkedIn shows 224 employees, 36% in Design, 14% in General Management. Typical titles: Designer I/II, Senior Designer, Project Accountant, Horticulturist. Attrition: 18 active job postings (down 40% YoY). Employer rating 3.4/5.0 (68 reviews).

## Sources
1. [LandDesign Homepage](https://landdesign.com/)
2. [LandDesign Careers](https://landdesign.com/careers/)
3. [LandDesign Services](https://landdesign.com/services/)
4. [LandDesign LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/landdesign)
5. [Behind LandDesign’s Transformation Into a Powerhouse Firm – Landscape Architecture Magazine](https://landscapearchitecturemagazine.org/2025/10/behind-landdesigns-transformation-into-a-powerhouse)

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