Landscape Architecture Designer

AECOM; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

AECOM in Calgary, Canada, is seeking a Landscape Architect to contribute to streetscapes, parks, renewable energy and urban regeneration projects. You will work in multi-disciplinary teams, shaping landscape design from concept to detail, while upholding green infrastructure goals and client requirements.

This role emphasizes collaboration, technical drafting, and BIM integration using Civil 3D, Revit and other Autodesk tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D design tools for landscape projects.
• Strong communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to deliver high-quality landscape drawings consistent with CAD standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with landscape, planning, architecture and engineering teams to deliver on time.
• Produce basic to advanced drafting aligned with CAD standards.
• Coordinate landscape specifications and 3D BIM workflows.
• Assist with terrain modelling and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Skills

Landscape visualization

2D & 3D software

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Autodesk CAD

LandFX

Revit

Civil 3D

Job description

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

As a member of AECOM’s Landscape practice, you will support a range of types and scales of projects, including streetscapes, community parks, renewable energy, transport and infrastructure, urban regeneration and environmental enhancement schemes. These projects offer the opportunity to work in small, medium and large multi‑disciplinary teams, influencing design from an early stage and shaping the landscape on a broad scale, while supporting our progress towards our team’s commitment to being leaders in green infrastructure and delivering wider environmental and social benefits.

We will consider applicants with a wide range of experience and a keen and demonstrable interest in landscape visualization, conceptual design and technical / detailed design. This is an opportunity to join a team which is growing and with strong links across many disciplines.

We are looking for a team player with good technical skills who wishes to be involved in the development of innovative, cost effective and buildable solutions in an environment that is collaborative, stimulating, and challenging. As a team, we are deeply client focused and strive to understand our client’s perspective, pain points, and the relentless pursuit of continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities:

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a good level of technical expertise in order to be able to carry out the following job/project tasks:

Supporting the team

• Working collaboratively with colleagues from landscape architecture, planning, architecture and all engineering disciplines
• Ensures that the given jobs are completed on time and comply with the client’s requirements.
• Requires minimal instruction on daily work and general instructions on new assignments, commensurate with the level of complexity required to complete the assignment.
• Communicates with clarity and purpose. Listens and learns from others.
• Operates with the highest standards of quality and integrity.
• Supports colleagues and works across team boundaries to deliver.
• Proactively looks for opportunities to add value and produce high‑quality work.
• Makes safety a priority.

Helping Deliver Strong Technical Solutions

• Performs basic to intermediately complex drafting assignments that requires a high degree of attention to detail, accuracy, and alignment with AECOM and client CAD standards. Software platforms require proficiency in Autodesk CAD, LandFX, Revit and Civil 3D.
• Follows specific, standardized procedures to achieve set results and deadlines for drafting assignments.
• Assists with coordinating landscape specifications
• Develops and distributes prints and exports for team coordination & final drawing deliverables.
• Performs QA & QC on discipline drawings.

Delivering BIM and 3D integration

• Translating initial design concepts into increasingly detailed 3D models to support the progression of the project. Fluency between 2D, 3D and BIM software platforms is a skill that will be increasingly developed through every day collaboration.
• Assisting in terrain modelling that align with AECOM Canada’s BIM and 3D standards for architecture. This will include developing technical skill in Civil 3D, Revit and other tools within the Autodesk platform to enable cross‑disciplinary coordination and clash detection.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Will be completing or have completed their Bachelors or Masters in Landscape Architecture or related post‑secondary program +2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency Landscape Architectural design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D software tools necessary to complete the work identified in the Job Summary above. Please list current software tools and level of proficiency in your CV or portfolio.
• Excellent skills in creative problem solving and conceptual design.
• Visual + graphics communications skills in 2D and 3D.
• Experience working as part of a diverse team through prior education and work experiences.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship assistance not provided
• Relocation assistance not provided

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $65000 to $90000.

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. Artificial intelligence will be used to support the screening, assessment, and selection of applicants for this role. Final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.

ReqID: J10157436

Business Line: Geography OH

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: Canada

Career Area: Design

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: CAD 65000 - CAD 90000 - yearly