About the role
Landscape engineers are specialists in landscape architecture and environmental technology. They work on designing, planning, and managing outdoor environments and green spaces. The education for landscape engineers is often a college degree in landscape engineering science or equivalent.Responsibilities
Landscape engineers are responsible for creating sustainable and aesthetically pleasing landscape solutions. They collaborate with urban planners, architects, and environmental experts to integrate nature and recreation into urban and rural environments. They also oversee projects from design to completion, ensuring they meet environmental and technical requirements.Skills and tools
Landscape engineers need knowledge in CAD programs for design, GIS for mapping and analysis of landscapes. They must understand ecology, botany, and soil science. Project management, creativity, and communication skills are central competencies in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are geografiskt informationssystem/gis, projektering and entreprenadjuridik.