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Job Description
Job Summary
AECOM is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Level II Landscape Architect/Designer with high quality visual design representation and narrative development capabilities for immediate employment in the New York City Landscape Architecture + Urban Design Studio. The studio is based in AECOM's Manhattan office location.
AECOM is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects. The Landscape Architecture and Urban Design portfolio in the New York City studio includes a broad range of urban-based, multidisciplinary public realm projects, such as plazas, streetscapes, parks, waterfronts, infrastructure, urban design, master-planning, green infrastructure, and ecological restoration.
In collaboration with design studio leadership, the candidate will work closely with project design teams and project landscape architects, managers and designers to design and assist in the execution of projects within the New York City metropolitan area, nationally and internationally. Projects in the studio are design-driven with a commitment to design quality and involve close collaboration with engineers, planners, cost estimators, and other technical consultants.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Develop visual and articulate design narratives for landscape architecture and urban design projects within the studio.
• Deliver design quality through a full suite of design representation methods.
• Perform design work of landscape architecture studio at the direction and under the supervision of design leadership.
• Prepare materials for client and agency meetings.
• Performing landscape architecture calculations under the supervision of team leaders.
• Preparing and editing drawings as required.
• Perform construction administration tasks at the direction and under the supervision of team leaders.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture plus 2+ years of professional experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience.
• Highly visual thinkers capable of crafting design narratives through visual representation methods to support progression of design process.
• Ability to identify and develop design quality through all phases of the design process.
• Possesses the skills to generate exceptional two dimensional and three dimensional design graphics and narrative packages.
• Demonstrated production and digital rendering experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Rhino.
• Experience preparing construction documents, reports, and publication documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to effectively manage time and self-edit work.
• Proficiency and passion for creating compelling open space design, with an ability to develop the work through the technical design phase.
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.
• Possesses the ability to collaborate as part of a diverse studio team.
• Experience in Microstation, Grasshopper, Revit, ArcGIS, and other computer applications.
• Strong knowledge/interest in plant materials, site design, grading, and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION NO SOONER THAN MARCH 29, 2027.

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About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.