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Strong and vibrant communities don't just happen-they're creatively imagined, collaboratively planned, and designed. At Stantec, we bring together landscape architects, planners, engineers, architects, and designers to shape resilient, inclusive, and inspiring public spaces. Our New York City Landscape Architecture studio is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect / Designer to play a leading role in concept-driven design for complex urban projects.
Your Opportunity
As a Senior Landscape Architect / Designer, you will be a key contributor within Stantec's multidisciplinary Community Development team, working on projects where landscape architecture plays a central role in shaping public space, infrastructure, and urban environments. This role is ideal for a designer with strong conceptual thinking skills who can translate complex site conditions into clear, compelling design ideas and confidently lead early design phases.
In addition to design leadership, you will support business development efforts, collaborating with project managers and principals on proposals, interviews, and pursuit strategies that position our studio to win new work with existing and prospective clients.
You will collaborate closely with planners, engineers, architects, environmental scientists, and clients on parks, waterfronts, greenways, campuses, playgrounds, and other civic projects throughout New York City and beyond.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead concept development from early site analysis through design direction and refinement
• Translate site, ecological, regulatory, and programmatic constraints into clear spatial ideas
• Develop diagrams, drawings, renderings, and written narratives that effectively communicate design intent
• Present design work to clients, agencies, and interdisciplinary teams
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and architects to integrate landscape thinking into complex projects
• Guide design development while maintaining the clarity and strength of the original concept
• Contribute to business development and proposal efforts, including design narratives, graphics, and interview materials
• Contribute to studio culture through design critique, collaboration, and mentorship

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong spatial thinking, design judgment, and conceptual design skills
• Ability to quickly analyze sites and synthesize technical and contextual information
• Confidence leading design conversations and presentations with clients and project teams
• Experience contributing to proposals, pursuits, and interview presentations
• Clear graphic, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Rhino, and other relevant design and project management software
• Planting design knowledge is a distinct plus
• Ability to integrate nature-based solutions and climate adaptability on complex assignments

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited Landscape Architecture program.
• 7-10+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, with demonstrated involvement in concept design and early project phases
• Professional licensure (or progress toward licensure) preferred

Portfolio Requirement
Applicants must submit a digital design portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking, graphic communication, and built or unbuilt work. The portfolio should highlight experience in early-phase design, including site analysis, diagrams, plans, and visual storytelling.

• Portfolio may be submitted as a PDF or web-based link
• Work samples should clearly indicate the applicant's role and level of responsibility on each project

About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable landscape architecture, engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. Our work is driven by a commitment to improving quality of life through design that responds to community needs, environmental challenges, and long-term stewardship. In New York City, our Landscape Architecture studio works at the intersection of design excellence, technical rigor, and public impact, delivering projects that help shape a more resilient and equitable public realm.
Pay Range:
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP)-$92,000.00 - $133,400.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | NY | New York
Organization: BC-1923 Transpt-US Northeast Infrastructure
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 18/03/2026 07:03:02
Req ID: 1004893
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