Landscape Designer/Architect

Stantec; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a professional Landscape Designer/Architect to join our team on a hybrid schedule. The role involves preparing construction documents, site visits, CAD production, and contributing to design reviews under experienced mentors.

You will create layout and planting plans, generate SketchUp models and renderings, and assist in development of contract documents using CAD. A strong CAD background and collaborative mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture is required.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.
• Strong communication and design skills; ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction documents including layout, planting, irrigation and grading plans.
• Create SketchUp models and renderings for concepts and designs.
• Develop design concepts through site analysis and drawings (digital and hand-drawn).
• Assist in contract document preparation using CAD.
• Produce project renderings and client reports; support design reviews.
• Participate in ongoing skill development activities.
• Maintain valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Skills

AutoCAD

Communication

SketchUp

Photoshop

LandFX

Lumion

MicroStation

InDesign

Visual resource assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Photoshop

Lumion

MicroStation

InDesign

LandFX

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, infrastructure projects, 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

Stantec is looking for a professional and self-motivated Landscape Designer/Architect. Currently, this role is a hybrid work schedule. Your responsibilities will include preparing construction documents, site visits and observation reports, sketching, CAD and computer graphics production, and participation in design reviews under the guidance of our Landscape Architecture team members.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Presentation graphics, reports and exhibits for conceptual designs, master plans, client meetings, field visits and community workshops.
• Prepare construction documents including layout plans, planting plans, irrigation plans, grading plans, design details, cost estimates and specifications.
• Prepare Sketchup models and renderings.
• Site analysis and design concept development for projects and master plans, including digital and hand-drawn plans, sections, elevations, and perspectives.
• Design development and preparation of contract documents using CAD.
• Production of project renderings and report graphics.
• Participate in ongoing skill development activities.
• Must have a good driving record, and valid driver’s license.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Strong communication skills: written, graphic, and verbal
• Sketchup, Photoshop and other graphic programs preferred but not required
• LandFX preferred but not required
• Lumion, MicroStation and/or InDesign experience is preferred but not required
• Visual resource assessment understanding or experience is preferred but not required
• Positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills
• Work collaboratively in a team environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.

Please submit a portfolio/work samples along with your resume and application.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties; responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range

Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, CT, NJ, VA Areas-$69,400.00 - $100,700.00 Annually

Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$74,500.00 - $108,000.00 Annually

Primary Location: United States | CA | Irvine
Other Locations: United States | CA | Sacramento
Organization: BC-2042 CommDev-US West
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: Replacement
Travel: Yes
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.