Senior Landscape Architect, Urban Design & Master Planning

Gilder Search Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Clayco’s LJC Design & Engineering is hiring a Landscape Architect 2 with 8+ years of experience to join our landscape and planning practice in Chicago or St. Louis.

You will lead master planning projects and contribute to urban design while collaborating across architecture, planning, and construction teams. Ideal candidates bring a background in urban planning/design, strong communication, and the ability to connect landscape architecture to community and mobility strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture is required.
• PLA licensure is required.
• 8+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, urban planning, or urban design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, GIS, Rhino and SketchUp is expected.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to coach colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support landscape and master planning projects from concept to construction.
• Contribute urban planning and urban design expertise to cohesive visions.
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate design and constructability.
• Assist with proposals, presentations, and pursuit strategies.
• Provide input on planning, zoning, entitlement, and community engagement.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure quality deliverables.
• Represent LJC and Clayco at industry events and community meetings.
• Mentor and grow the landscape and planning team.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Urban Planning/Urban Design coursework

Excellent written and verbal communication

Interpersonal relationship-building

Mentorship and coaching abilities

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Rhino

SketchUp

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Clayco’s LJC Design & Engineering is hiring a Landscape Architect 2 with 8+ years of experience to join our landscape and planning practice in Chicago or St. Louis.

You will lead master planning projects and contribute to urban design while collaborating across architecture, planning, and construction teams. Ideal candidates bring a background in urban planning/design, strong communication, and the ability to connect landscape architecture to community and mobility strategies.