Landscape Architect

Landscape Architect Or Landscape DesignerStantec's New Haven Landscape Architecture Studio is seeking a landscape architect or landscape designer to join our team. The successful candidate will take a key role in advancing design, coordinating interdisciplinary teams, and supporting project delivery from concept through construction. Stantec is an award-winning, multidisciplinary, international design practice consistently ranked among the top A/E/C firms. Our global network provides extensive technical resources, while our New Haven studio operates as a collaborative, close-knit design environment. Our team of landscape architects works within a broader practice of design professionals across the Northeast, delivering waterfronts, streetscapes, parks, plazas, campuses, greenways, and ecological systems. Our work integrates design and engineering across critical topics including climate resilience, green infrastructure, equity in public space, and community engagement. Your opportunity working within Stantec's New Haven Landscape Architecture studio, you will play a key role in the design and delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects across the public realm. You will contribute to all project phases—from concept design through construction—while taking increasing responsibility for technical execution, team coordination, and project delivery. You will collaborate closely with landscape architects, engineers, architects, and planners to advance design solutions that are both conceptually strong and technically sound. This role provides the opportunity to lead portions of projects, guide junior staff, and contribute to the delivery of projects throughout Connecticut and the broader Northeast region.Your key responsibilities include:Lead or significantly contribute to project design from concept through construction documentationManage the preparation of contract drawings, specifications, and presentation materialsCoordinate closely with internal and external multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, and plannersParticipate in and help lead client meetings, agency coordination, and project presentationsOversee technical delivery and support project quality through Stantec's QA/QC processesSupport construction administration, including shop drawing review, submittal tracking, and site observationProvide guidance and mentorship to junior staff within the studioContribute to proposal efforts and support ongoing business development activities, as appropriateYour capabilities and credentials include:Demonstrated passion for landscape architecture and the design of the public realmStrong design, site analysis, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate concepts into buildable solutionsAdvanced understanding of technical design, detailing, and documentationExperience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and navigating complex project requirementsFamiliarity with municipal and state agency standards, permitting processes, and regulatory frameworks in Connecticut and the NortheastExperience in construction administration and field observationStrong graphic, written, and verbal communication skillsProficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Rhino (or comparable 3D modeling tools)Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to project delivery schedulesPreferred qualifications:Bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited programProfessional licensure (or active pursuit of licensure)5-7 years of relevant professional experienceExperience delivering public realm projects, including parks, streetscapes, campuses, or waterfrontsValid driver's licenseWhy join stantec in new haven? You will be part of a collaborative studio environment with strong connections across stantec's northeast practice. Our team works on meaningful, community-focused projects at a range of scales, offering opportunities to grow as both a designer and a project leader.