Urban Design & Landscape Architect Principal

Cities & Places At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we design with purpose. Our Cities & Places team brings together architects, engineers, planners, strategists, and designers to create smart, resilient, and connected communities. From shaping urban environments and restoring natural systems to supporting major infrastructure and facility programs, we deliver integrated solutions that elevate the human experience and strengthen the places where people live, work, learn, and thrive.

To accelerate our impact and expand our capabilities, we’re seeking an experienced Urban Design & Landscape Architect Principal who can champion multidisciplinary design excellence, build strong teams, and cultivate meaningful client relationships. You will help advance our mission: creating future‑ready cities and places that are resilient, sustainable, inclusive, and alive.

What You’ll Do

As an Urban Design & Landscape Architect Principal within the Advance Planning Group (APG) , you will shape and grow a planning, urban design, landscape architecture, and real estate strategy practice — locally in Atlanta and across the Americas. You’ll strengthen our presence, partner across Jacobs’ business lines, and deliver integrated, resilient design and planning solutions. The role spans practice leadership, business development, talent growth, and project excellence.

Practice Development

• Build an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative APG practice in Atlanta and across U.S. s.
• Partner with regional leaders to expand service offerings, strengthen strategy, and position the team for future opportunities.
• Support growth in key hubs (New York, Chicago, Toronto, DC) and s (Commercial, Healthcare, Higher Education, Science & Technology).
• Work across Jacobs’ water, transportation, environmental, health, and energy sectors to deliver integrated resilience and planning solutions.

Talent Leadership

• Support development of APG talent across geographies and service lines.
• Mentor staff, identify growth pathways, and foster a culture of collaboration and performance.
• Partner with APG leadership to align resources, recognize performance, and support team development.

Leadership & Strategy

• Model servant leadership that builds trust, engagement, and accountability.
• Contribute to APG’s national strategy, service line integration, and major pursuit efforts.
• Participate in local and regional office leadership, contributing to strategic decision‑making and culture.

Partnerships, Client Development & ing

• Maintain a strong, accurate sales pipeline in collaboration with sales teams using CSP (Salesforce).
• Engage in thought leadership through speaking, writing, and industry presence.
• Lead or support proposal development and help deepen client relationships across APG and regional s.

Financial Management

• Monitor project performance against work plans and key metrics (margin, AR, backlog, etc.).
• Leverage national talent to deliver high‑quality work efficiently.
• Identify and mitigate risks, support quarterly forecasts, and contribute to annual business planning.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant professional experience
• Deep experience in planning and development strategies related to resilience and the complex challenges facing urban environments
• Willingness to travel within the region, nationally, and internationally on a limited basis
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Excellent writing, oral, presentation, and graphic communication skills

Ideally, you'll also have

• Master’s degree in Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline
• Professional licensure/registration (AICP, RA, RLA or equivalent)
• Strong experience with commercial mixed‑use, transit‑oriented development (TOD), and transportation‑focused planning

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

144,700.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

225,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $144,700.00 to $225,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 18, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Atlanta	Georgia	United States