Landscape Architectural Designer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Landscape Architect to contribute to the design and delivery of public realm projects in a collaborative New Haven office. You will work with design leadership as part of a multidisciplinary project team, shaping plans, sections, elevations, and perspectives for a range of urban and community-focused initiatives.

The role requires a degree in Landscape Architecture and proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Rhino, Lumion, and ARC GIS, with a focus on clear, graphic

Qualifications

• Strong conceptual design abilities.
• Proficiency with industry-standard software.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site analysis and contribute to development of design concepts for projects and master plans.
• Translate design ideas into graphic representations, including plans, sections, elevations, and perspectives (digital and hand-drawn).
• Prepare materials for client presentations and agency meetings.
• Develop renderings and graphics for reports and presentations.
• Support the preparation of design documentation and contract documents.
• Assist with construction administration under the supervision of senior team members.

Skills

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Graphic communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Rhino

Lumion

ARC GIS

Job description

Strong communities don’t just happen. They’re thoughtfully planned and future-ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master-planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result: vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

If you’re passionate about empowering communities, join us to discover a career with endless opportunities to make communities more equitable, resilient, and livable.

Your Opportunity

Working in collaboration with design leadership, you will be an integral member of the project team, contributing to the design and delivery of a wide range of public realm projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Assist with site analysis and contribute to development of design concepts for projects and master plans

• Translate design ideas into graphic representations, including plans, sections, elevations, and perspectives (digital and hand-drawn)

• Prepare materials for client presentations and agency meetings

• Develop renderings and graphics for reports and presentations

• Support the preparation of design documentation and contract documents

• Assist with construction administration under the supervision of senior team members

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong creative thinking and design skills

• Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent verbal and graphic communication skills

• Proficiency in industry-standard software, including AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Rhino, Lumion, and ARC GIS.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program

Why Choose Stantec?

• Access to career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career

• Opportunities to work on impactful, community-focused projects alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team

• Participation in employee resource groups, committees, and volunteer initiatives

• A collaborative studio environment within a multidisciplinary New Haven office

• A culture that values innovation, creativity, and professional growth

About Stantec

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come together to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make a meaningful impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best

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 | CT | New Haven
Organization: BC-1923 Transpt-US Northeast Infrastructure
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.