Senior Landscape Architect – Urban Design & Master Planning

Gilder Search Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package:Medical

Job summary

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

You will lead design, documentation, and delivery of landscape and master planning projects across all phases, from concept to construction, and contribute urban planning expertise to campus-scale visions. Ideal candidates bring PLA licensure, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Landscape Architecture; coursework or degree in Urban Planning or Urban Design a strong plus
• 8+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, urban planning, or urban design
• Professional landscape architect (PLA) licensure (required)
• Competence with AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), GIS (ArcView, ArcGIS), Modeling (Rhino, SketchUp)
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrable interpersonal relationship-building and colleague-coaching abilities
• Experience in urban planning and urban design is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design, documentation, and delivery of landscape and master planning projects across all phases, from concept to construction
• Contribute urban planning and urban design expertise to support the development of cohesive site, district, and campus-scale visions
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate design and constructability for high-performing built environments
• Participate in business development efforts, assisting with proposals, presentations, and pursuit strategies for new and diverse project types
• Provide creative input and technical expertise in areas such as planning, zoning, entitlement, environmental design, and community engagement
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure quality, clarity, and consistency in all deliverables
• Represent LJC and Clayco at industry events, community meetings, and civic engagements
• Contribute to mentorship and practice growth within the landscape and planning team
• Embody LJC’s core values of integrity, humility, and fearlessness in all interactions and work

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Urban Planning / Urban Design coursework

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Civil 3D

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS ArcGIS

Rhino

SketchUp

Job description

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

You will lead design, documentation, and delivery of landscape and master planning projects across all phases, from concept to construction, and contribute urban planning expertise to campus-scale visions. Ideal candidates bring PLA licensure, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset to a multidisciplinary