Landscape Architect at Stantec Houston, TX

Opportunity

Landscape Architect job ston, TX.

Strong communities don't just happen. They're thoughtfully planned and future‑ready. We bring life to urban downtowns, suburban hubs, small towns, and rural areas through master‑planned communities, mixed‑use developments, parks, and recreation facilities. The result is vibrant economic centers, resilient neighborhoods, and welcoming places that feel like home.

Stantec's Texas studio is seeking a creative and driven Landscape Architect to join our Community Development Team—a collaborative group where landscape architecture and urban design come together to shape vibrant, resilient places. As part of a global, multidisciplinary firm, you'll benefit from shared resources, diverse perspectives, and a culture of design excellence. This is your opportunity to design parks, trails, campuses, and communities that make a lasting impact.

Design & Documentation

• Develop concept designs and translate them into detailed construction documents
• Prepare layout, planting, irrigation, grading plans, and design details
• Create compelling graphics, renderings, and presentations

Collaboration & Engagement

• Work closely with planners, engineers, and fellow landscape architects
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and proposal development
• Support construction administration and site visits

• Strong design sensibility and technical proficiency
• Excellent communication, organization, and time‑management skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil3D, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up, and Microsoft Office; experience with Lumion, Rhino, V‑Ray, or Grasshopper is a plus
• A collaborative mindset and a desire to grow within a supportive team

• A degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA) from an accredited program
• 3+ years of professional experience
• Licensed in Texas or actively pursuing licensure within the next 2‑3 years

Primary

Location:

United States | TX | Austin

Organization: 1720 Comm Dev‑US Southwest‑Austin TX

Employee Status:
Regular

Travel:
Yes

Schedule:

Full time

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note that the final agreed‑upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week)
• A wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid family leave
• Ten paid holidays each calendar year, vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year, paid sick leave, and other benefits in accordance with state and local law
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law
• Benefits may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.