Massachusetts Green Jobs

Through design, we empower communities and help realize their potential. Our team creates inspired spaces that reflect context and user needs along with our commitment to sustainability. We take a collaborative approach to design and believe that the best solutions are the product of diverse perspectives.

Our design studio, located steps from the iconic Boston Garden, is home to over 50 design professionals that comprise the New England Community Development division of Stantec. A niche sector in that division, the Sport Group, is dedicated specifically to athletic facility design including large and small athletic venues such as natural grass and/or synthetic turf multipurpose, soccer, football, field hockey, lacrosse, baseball, softball fields in addition to track and field, tennis, basketball, and action sport facilities. Our team designs these facilities for a wide range of municipal, private, high school, collegiate, and professional clients.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Landscape Designer/ Architect to work in our Boston office with Senior Landscape Architects, Civil Engineers and Site Planners as part of a multi-disciplinary design team on a wide variety of sport projects. Candidates will support the design team with site analysis, concept design, production of construction documents, project presentation graphics, project management, and construction administration efforts. This position is ideal for candidates that are willing to learn, grow and enhance their professional skills and advance professionally in the long term.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design and production on a wide range of project sizes and types, from Concept Design through Construction.

• Prepare plans and reports for projects

• Partnering with the design team for planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating the technical aspects of projects.

• Communicates effectively with clients and other team members to resolve technical project issues. Present and explain designs and provide service to meet client’s goals.

• Participates with other members of the design team to finalize project designs.

• As part of the construction administration team, effectively communicates with contractors to implement plan design.

• Reviews and responds to construction related RFIs and submittals.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Familiarity with plant materials suited to the Northeast region

• General knowledge and interpretation of code compliance requirements and industry standards.

• Knowledge of construction document preparation

• Significant technical knowledge recognizing when problems are developing and initiating appropriate corrective actions using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.

• Comprehensive understanding of all areas of design and various design methods.

• Proficient in relevant drafting/design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Landscape Architecture or related field. Minimum of 1-5 years of experience.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Job: Landscape Architect

Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: No

Schedule: Full-time

Req ID: 2000026G

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans