AECOM Mid-Level Landscape Architecture Designer

$85,000 - $105,000/Yr

Asla-Ny

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid

10,001+ employees

About the position

AECOM is seeking a Landscape Architecture Designer III to be based in NYC. This role is integral to our Landscape Architecture and Urban Design portfolio, which encompasses a wide range of urban-based, multidisciplinary public realm projects. These projects include plazas, streetscapes, parks, waterfronts, infrastructure, urban design plans, master-planning, green infrastructure, and ecological restoration. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with project design teams, project landscape architects, managers, and designers to design and assist in the execution of projects within the New York City metropolitan area, as well as nationally and internationally. The projects in our studio are design-driven and require close collaboration with engineers, planners, cost estimators, and other technical consultants. Under the direction of Studio Leadership and the Technical Landscape Architecture Leader, the candidate will independently perform advanced technical assignments of various complexities while adhering to approved schedules and budgets. Responsibilities will include preparing specifications, reports, and related data tables, as well as performing basic architectural and engineering calculations. The candidate will maintain liaison with design and drafting groups, prepare, review, and approve drawings as required, and coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and departments participating on assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform advanced technical assignments of various complexities within approved schedules and budgets under the direction of Studio Leadership and Technical Landscape Architecture Leader.
• Prepare specifications, reports, and related data tables, and perform basic architectural/engineering calculations.
• Maintain liaison with design and drafting groups.
• Prepare, review, and approve drawings as required.
• Coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and departments participating on an assigned project.

Requirements

• BA/BS plus 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 6 years of professional experience as a Landscape Architect working on a variety of projects including residential, corporate, and institutional campuses.
• Experience directing the work and production of entry-level team members.
• Experience delivering projects from concept design through final construction document and specification sets.
• Construction Administration experience.
• NY Landscape Architect license is highly preferred.
• Experience developing proposals (RFP's) as a Landscape Architect.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Professional experience with Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop, and AutoCAD.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with green infrastructure and ecological restoration projects.
• Familiarity with urban design principles and practices.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
• Paid time off and leaves of absence
• Voluntary benefits and perks
• U.S. and global well-being programs
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel insurance
• Service recognition awards
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee stock purchase plan