Entry Level Landscape Architect
Dewberry
Raleigh, NC · Posted September 29, 2026
No experience needed. The posting says: “As an entry-level hire, you'll be part of a class of peers with 0-1 year of professional experience.”
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About the job
Job Description
Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Landscape Architect to join our landscape architecture department in eithe our Raleigh, NC or Orlando, FL offices. Our studio is highly collaborative and operates in a multidisciplinary environment to execute comprehensive projects across the United States. Our projects span multiple market segments such as Resiliency, Parks and Recreation, Greenways, K-12, and Corporate Campus Design. Our team is frequently responsible for all aspects of site design including: grading, drainage, planting plans, amenity plans (hardscape + landscape), custom detailing, rendering and permitting. We understand that each project is an opportunity to positively impact our environment for generations to come.
We are passionate about our work and the development of our team members. Our goal is for each team member to be well versed in all aspects of site design and construction. This is an excellent opportunity for a new professional to grow in their understanding of technical and design skills.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Responsibilities
Supporting Project Managers and Deputy Project Managers on a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:
Grading and Drainage Design
Site Design and Amenity Design
Planting Plans
Lighting Plans
Greenway Design
Construction Documents
Renderings
Project Manual Development
Erosion control plans and reports
Site Feasibility Studies
Estimates of Probable Cost
Construction Administration Visits and Reports
Collaborate with other staff members to develop design solutions.
Assist with research efforts and career fairs
Required Skills & Required Experience
BS/BLA Degree in Landscape Architecture is required.
Experience with AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred), Land F/X, and Microsoft office is required.
Experience with Photoshop, Adobe Suite, Sketchup, Rhino, D5 Render, and GIS/ArcView.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to self check work.
Proactive thinking skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Strong freehand illustration and rendering skills.
Previous internship experience.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
Program Information
As an entry-level hire, you’ll be part of a class of peers with 0-1 year of professional experience. Our entry-level program comes together on a regular basis for professional development events and team building activities led by an advisory team to:
Form lasting connections with peers in your class.
Gain a better understanding of career growth and meaningful opportunities to align with your professional goals.
Expand your knowledge of Dewberry and what we do.