Landscape Designer- Entry Level

Landscape Designer

Founded in 1962, PS&S has evolved into a unique best-in-class architecture, engineering, surveying, and environmental consulting firm, providing design and consultation services to a wide range of public, corporate, institutional, and commercial clients. Recognized both for our breadth of services and depth of expertise, PS&S is the single source for planning, permitting and design at the local, state, and federal levels. PS&S is proud to be named NJBiz Best Places to Work NJ 2025.

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented entry-level Landscape Designer to join our fast-growing Landscape Architecture team in our New York City studio. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering and design environment, contributing to a wide range of project types and scales.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, outgoing, and resourceful, with a passion for design excellence and a desire to grow within a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Design Support — Assist in the development of conceptual, schematic, and detailed landscape designs.
• Drawing & Documentation — Support the preparation of Design Development and Construction Document packages.
• Digital Modeling — Produce digital graphics, renderings, and visualizations to communicate design intent.
• Technical Coordination — Collaborate with architects, engineers, and planners to integrate landscape elements into multidisciplinary projects.
• Site Analysis & Field Work — Participate in field work, including site visits, site inventory, measurements, photography, and documentation to support design development.
• Research — Conduct research on materials, planting, sustainability strategies, and design precedents.
• Project Support — Provide general project support, including drafting, modeling, and presentation preparation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 0—3 years of experience
• A high level of professionalism and strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of Design Development and Construction Document preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office.
• Strong digital visualization and freehand graphic skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bentley MicroStation/ OpenRoads
• ProjectWise Explorer
• Horticultural/ Arboriculture knowledge
• ISA Certified Arborist credentials
• GIS experience
• Revit
• Rhino

What We Offer

• We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our career mapping, ongoing training, and career development program.
• We foster an up-beat, creative, and collaborative working environment.
• We give you the flexibility needed to do your best work with several work options including hybrid, on-site, and remote on some occasions.
• We offer competitive compensation along with an expansive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision benefits, life insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

*Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, and geographic location.

• No recruiters or agencies please.

• Candidates must be based in the United States and must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.

PS&S, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We strive to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and where everyone feels respected and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together we are committed to building and supporting a culture where differences and inclusion are welcomed, embraced, and valued. We look to continually diversify our team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.