A landscape engineer is a position similar to a landscape architect or designer. A landscape engineer will be able to handle your design coordination, and organize a project budget, regulatory compliances and codes, and manage any outside consultants or subcontractors in order to make your exterior design work aestethically and functionally. Your landscape engineer will be proficient in programs like AutoCAD and other graphic design computer programs. This contractor will be able to help you choose suitable trees, plants, vegetation, water features, courtyards, and fences and organize any security, access, or environmental concerns.