About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Civil Engineering & Landscape Architecture.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client (Civil Engineering & Landscape Architecture) is seeking Landscape Architects / Designers to join an expanding studio serving Ithaca and Buffalo, New York. You’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio including parks and greenspace, waterfronts, downtown revitalization, transportation and infrastructure planning, trails, higher education, and stormwater / green infrastructure projects. This role is full-time and appropriate for early-career candidates through designers with up to 6 years of relevant experience.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist senior landscape architects in conceptual design, schematic development, and detailed design.
• Produce presentation materials, graphic renderings, illustrations, and client deliverables.
• Support design and production of construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and reports.
• Provide construction administration services (submittal review, RFI responses, site visits, quality control).
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, environmental scientists, and surveyors on multidisciplinary projects.
• Contribute to proposal development and marketing materials to help secure new work.
• Participate actively in team design meetings and build productive client and community-facing presentations.

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Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or equivalent.
• Entry-level to 6 years of experience in landscape architecture, site/civil engineering, or related fields.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficient with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Experience with 3D modeling and rendering tools preferred (SketchUp, Rhino, or similar).
• Strong visual communication and conceptual design skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple tasks.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with stormwater/green infrastructure, waterfront design, trails, or transportation planning.
• Familiarity with construction administration and on-site coordination.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design thinking, illustrative graphics, and technical documentation.

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Location & Compensation

• Primary locations: Ithaca, NY and Buffalo, NY (role will be based with the confidential client in New York).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Estimated base salary: $60,696 per year (estimated).

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Additional Information

• You will be hired by the confidential client; Careertakes facilitates the recruiting process and may share additional matched opportunities with applicants.
• Confidential Client is committed to safe, inclusive, and professional project delivery across public- and private-sector work.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process. Contact Careertakes if you require assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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