Careers

Career Opportunities

KTUA is a collaboration of planners, landscape architects, GIS analysts, and graphic designers focused on the creation of livable communities. Established in 1970, KTUA has expanded the boundaries of a traditional landscape architecture office by incorporating active transportation, community planning, federal planning, and natural resource management practices into our portfolio. With this diversity, KTUA has the ability to help shape the bigger picture while addressing the fine-grained details that contribute to sustainable natural and built environments.

Our approach to landscape architectural projects is to create rich, memorable places where people are in balance with their environment, and their social, physical, and economic needs are fulfilled and sustained. We deliver well-planned solutions for diverse and challenging projects by drawing on our creative spirit, innovative use of technology and lessons learned from more than 54 years of experience taking projects from idea to implementation. The foundation of our creativity is based in careful research, understanding the local context and history, environmental responsibility, cost effectiveness, and awareness of community and client needs.

Planner (3-7 Years Experience)

KTUA is in search of an inspired, creative, and motivated individual with a passion for parks and recreation planning, healthy placemaking and active transportation.  KTUA is seeking a creative planner with 3-7 years of experience in park and/or active transportation planning and design. Responsibilities include project visioning, development of planning studies, master plans, community engagement, business development, research, planning and design document development and production. Projects are located throughout Southern and Central California.

KTUA is an award-winning firm with a diverse team who likes to work hard and play hard. We have a passion for design encouraged by observing the world and sharing our travels, hosting field trips to our sites, and collaborating in our office as a team. The diversity of project types and the variety of scales of our projects keep us engaged. We are constantly evolving by learning new techniques and processes. You might catch us on Halloween getting competitive in our pumpkin carving contest or eating carne asada tacos during our parking lot summer BBQs, or in search of the most obnoxious present for our annual white elephant gift exchange during the holidays. We are a group who focuses on client satisfaction. We are designing places to play, celebrate, learn, gather, and relax. If this sounds interesting to you, we would love to talk with you about your experience.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in planning, landscape architecture, or urban and environmental studies.
• Three or more years of planning experience in private consultancy or public agency.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suites.
• Preferred experience includes ArcGIS, SketchUp and AutoCAD.
• Strong report writing, research, and presentation skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Motivated self-starter able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Favorable background check and ability to travel.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA (Citizenship or current VISA/Green Card).

Benefits:

KTUA is a well-established planning and landscape architecture firm with a diverse project base. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a creative and dynamic work environment in our San Diego, California office.

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• 125 Cafeteria Plan Allowing Pre-Tax Expenses
• Holiday and Vacation Pay
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Performance Bonus Plan
• Stock Options and Profit-sharing Plan
• Bike and Transit Commuting Benefits
• Vibrant urban neighborhood, 10-minute walk to Balboa Park
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid sick days
• Mental health days

Salary Range:

$72-$82K/year

Apply:

Position available immediately and will remain open until filled. Email a cover letter, resume, and writing/graphic samples or a link to an online portfolio to info@ktua.com, no phone calls please.

Planner (Entry Level)

KTUA is in search of an inspired, creative, and motivated individual with a passion for parks and recreation planning, active transportation and healthy placemaking.  KTUA is seeking a creative team member for park, active transportation, recreational trails, and revegetation planning and design. Responsibilities include project visioning, development of planning studies, master plans, community engagement, research, planning and design document development and production. Projects are located throughout Southern and Central California.

KTUA is an award-winning firm with a diverse team who likes to work hard and play hard. We have a passion for design encouraged by observing the world and sharing our travels, hosting field trips to our sites, and collaborating in our office as a team. The diversity of project types and the variety of scales of our projects keep us engaged. We are constantly evolving by learning new techniques and processes. You might catch us on Halloween getting competitive in our pumpkin carving contest or eating carne asada tacos during our parking lot summer BBQs, or in search of the most obnoxious present for our annual white elephant gift exchange during the holidays. We are a group who focuses on client satisfaction. We are designing places to play, celebrate, learn, gather, and relax. If this sounds interesting to you, we would love to talk with you about your experience.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in planning, landscape architecture, or urban and environmental studies.
• Internship experience a plus.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suites.
• Preferred experience includes ArcGIS, SketchUp and AutoCAD.
• Strong report writing, research, and presentation skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Motivated self-starter able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Favorable background check and ability to travel.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA (Citizenship or current VISA/Green Card).

Benefits:

KTUA is a well-established planning and landscape architecture firm with a diverse project base. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a creative and dynamic work environment in our San Diego, California office.

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• 125 Cafeteria Plan Allowing Pre-Tax Expenses
• Holiday and Vacation Pay
• Medical and Dental Coverage
• Performance Bonus Plan
• Stock Options and Profit-sharing Plan
• Bike and Transit Commuting Benefits
• Vibrant urban neighborhood, 10-minute walk to Balboa Park
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid sick days
• Mental health days

Salary Range:

$60-$70K/year

Apply:

Position available immediately and will remain open until filled. Email a cover letter, resume, and writing/graphic samples or a link to an online portfolio to info@ktua.com, no phone calls please.

General Inquiries

KTUA is often looking for talent. Please feel free to send us your resume and portfolio. Email your resume and a link to your online portfolio at info@ktua.com, no phone calls please.