Senior Urban Designer Technical Oversight
- One Architecture & Urbanism
- New York, New York
- Full Time
Senior Urban Designer - Technical Oversight
One Architecture & Urbanism
Employer:
New York, NY, US
Location:
Mon, Jun 9 '25
Posted on:
$100,000 - $130,000 annually
Pay:
ONE Architecture & Urbanism is seeking a Senior Urban Designer or Landscape Architect with strong technical design experience and a collaborative mindset to help lead the next phase of our climate adaptation and resilience projects. This role will be central in guiding design-scale decisions across multiple project scopes in New York City's most climate-vulnerable communities, and ensuring seamless coordination with consultant partners, particularly engineering teams.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and systems-oriented designer who brings direct experience working with consultant teams on green and gray infrastructure and implementation-focused design; comfort navigating interdisciplinary decision-making; and the initiative to advance early-stage design development independently. The candidate will also help guide and mentor other urban designers and landscape designers, advancing design thinking in a timely and rigorous way, and will play a key role in driving and shaping innovative resilience design strategies across the office's active project portfolio.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight on technical design projects with a focus on climate adaptation and resilience infrastructure.
Serve as a bridge between architecture, urban design, landscape and engineering teamsnegotiating design priorities, coordinating technical requirements, and identifying integrated solutions.
Lead and structure early-stage scoping efforts, developing preliminary design concepts and frameworks that identify opportunities, constraints, and key technical considerationssetting the stage for informed input from principals and meaningful collaboration across the team.
Represent design interests in technical discussions with engineers, consultants, and agency partners, advocating for solutions that align with project goals and community needs.
Maintain project momentum by anticipating bottlenecks, aligning deliverables with client expectations, and supporting task-level coordination.
Leverage institutional knowledge of NYC infrastructure, permitting, and (inter)agency coordination to ground design proposals in real-world feasibility.
Mentor staff on navigating technical coordination and implementation workflows.
Minimum Requirements
Professional degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field
6+ years of professional experience with demonstrated work on multi-disciplinary projects involving engineering coordination
Experience developing and managing design concepts on infrastructure, public realm, water management or climate resilience projects
Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly translate design intent within technically complex environments
Familiarity with NYC's built environment, agency processes, and infrastructure implementation contexts
Interest in advancing climate resilience, sustainability, and equitable adaptation planning through design
Proficiency in GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with NYC public sector projects or large-scale infrastructure initiatives
Understanding of NYC zoning, waterfront planning, and stakeholder processes
Prior role in guiding technical consultants and managing cross-disciplinary input
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Grasshopper, Rhino, Enscape, and/or collaborative cloud-based tools
Professional licensure or certification
Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and generous PTO
Paid holidays, including an annual winter office closure
Opportunity to work on once-in-a-generation urban resilience and infrastructure projects alongside an interdisciplinary team
Deadline to Apply: Friday, June 27, 2025
Please send the following to ... with the subject line: Senior Urban Designer - Technical Oversight 2025
Cover letter
Resume/CV (PDF)
Work Samples (PDF, 25MB max)
Contact information for 2-3 references
One Architecture & Urbanism
Employer:
New York, NY, US
Location:
Mon, Jun 9 '25
Posted on:
$100,000 - $130,000 annually
Pay:
ONE Architecture & Urbanism is seeking a Senior Urban Designer or Landscape Architect with strong technical design experience and a collaborative mindset to help lead the next phase of our climate adaptation and resilience projects. This role will be central in guiding design-scale decisions across multiple project scopes in New York City's most climate-vulnerable communities, and ensuring seamless coordination with consultant partners, particularly engineering teams.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and systems-oriented designer who brings direct experience working with consultant teams on green and gray infrastructure and implementation-focused design; comfort navigating interdisciplinary decision-making; and the initiative to advance early-stage design development independently. The candidate will also help guide and mentor other urban designers and landscape designers, advancing design thinking in a timely and rigorous way, and will play a key role in driving and shaping innovative resilience design strategies across the office's active project portfolio.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight on technical design projects with a focus on climate adaptation and resilience infrastructure.
Serve as a bridge between architecture, urban design, landscape and engineering teamsnegotiating design priorities, coordinating technical requirements, and identifying integrated solutions.
Lead and structure early-stage scoping efforts, developing preliminary design concepts and frameworks that identify opportunities, constraints, and key technical considerationssetting the stage for informed input from principals and meaningful collaboration across the team.
Represent design interests in technical discussions with engineers, consultants, and agency partners, advocating for solutions that align with project goals and community needs.
Maintain project momentum by anticipating bottlenecks, aligning deliverables with client expectations, and supporting task-level coordination.
Leverage institutional knowledge of NYC infrastructure, permitting, and (inter)agency coordination to ground design proposals in real-world feasibility.
Mentor staff on navigating technical coordination and implementation workflows.
Minimum Requirements
Professional degree in Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field
6+ years of professional experience with demonstrated work on multi-disciplinary projects involving engineering coordination
Experience developing and managing design concepts on infrastructure, public realm, water management or climate resilience projects
Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly translate design intent within technically complex environments
Familiarity with NYC's built environment, agency processes, and infrastructure implementation contexts
Interest in advancing climate resilience, sustainability, and equitable adaptation planning through design
Proficiency in GIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with NYC public sector projects or large-scale infrastructure initiatives
Understanding of NYC zoning, waterfront planning, and stakeholder processes
Prior role in guiding technical consultants and managing cross-disciplinary input
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Grasshopper, Rhino, Enscape, and/or collaborative cloud-based tools
Professional licensure or certification
Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
401(k) plan, commuter benefits, and generous PTO
Paid holidays, including an annual winter office closure
Opportunity to work on once-in-a-generation urban resilience and infrastructure projects alongside an interdisciplinary team
Deadline to Apply: Friday, June 27, 2025
Please send the following to ... with the subject line: Senior Urban Designer - Technical Oversight 2025
Cover letter
Resume/CV (PDF)
Work Samples (PDF, 25MB max)
Contact information for 2-3 references
Job ID: 482676204
Originally Posted on: 6/25/2025
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