New Grad Landscape​/Urban Designer - Summer

Overview

New Grad Landscape/Urban Designer I - Summer 2026 s position supports landscape, urban, and environmental design services for transportation-related projects including roadway, bridge, park, and transit projects. Central States office seeking a Landscape/Urban Designer I for Summer 2026.

• Conducts basic research and data collection.
• Assist in the development of conceptual, design development and construction-level plans for urban design and landscape architecture (layout plans, planting plans, grading plans and construction details) using CAD software.
• Assists in the development of graphics, presentation materials, and reports.
• Assists in the production of 3D visualizations using the latest software.
• Assists in stakeholder and public participation process.
• Maintains records, collections and files related to specific projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor s degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Urban Design or related field

• Demonstrates fundamental design and production skills with attention to detail, with direction from more experienced staff.
• Coordinates with team members and personnel within the firm on a regular basis to complete assigned tasks.
• Compiles estimating and take-offs (i.e., area, quantities, costs, compliance) as requested from more experienced staff.
• Checks calculations and drawings, reviewing the checklist of typicals. Performs updates based on the review of more experienced staff.
• Performs specific short-term design applications.
• Maintains a working understanding of one or more CAD software (i.e., AutoCAD, Micro Station, etc.), 3D visualization software (i.e., Sketchup, Rhino, Lumion, etc.), and graphics software (i.e., Adobe Creative Suite).

• Master’s Degree - Landscape Architecture, Planning, Urban Design or related field.
• Prior internship in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Urban Design or related field

Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Locations:
Des Moines, IA;
Kansas City, MO;
Oklahoma City, OK;
Overland Park, KS (Sprint Parkway);
St. Louis, MO.

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