What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Designer- Entry Level position at PS&S?
Overview
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
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.
- 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
- Bentley MicroStation/ OpenRoads
- ProjectWise Explorer
- Horticultural/ Arboriculture knowledge
- ISA Certified Arborist credentials
- GIS experience
- Revit
- Rhino
- 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.
Salary : $65,000 - $78,000