At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
Primary Responsibilities
We are looking for a creative, self-motivated, and conscientious team player with the ability to communicate design and planning concepts both graphically and verbally. This position requires a versatile entry-level professional who is eager to learn and values the opportunity for professional development through collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams. Growth and advancement opportunities will be dependent on the successful candidate’s ability to demonstrate skills and assume responsibility.
- Support landscape and urban design projects simultaneously and interact and coordinate effectively with other team members
- Develop and advance design thinking and concepts in project work and studio culture
- Leverage design and graphic talent, including computer and hand graphic skills, on a variety of projects for private and public clients
- Create concept and detailed drawings using 2D and 3D digital illustration and computational design tools, free hand drawing, and rendering
- Clearly communicate design and planning concepts in writing and in spoken presentations
- Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers, and other disciplines on community-scaled design projects
- Embark upon or continue the path toward professional licensure
- Be an active participant in professional organizations
- Work under the direction of registered Landscape Architect to assist in development of site design projects, from concept design to construction documentation
- Understand that assignments have specified objectives and require investigation of many variables, including site analysis, building operation, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, site grading and storm drainage
- Conduct site visits and analyses, and assist the project Landscape Architect with illustration of design using combination of hand-drawn and computer-rendered graphics
- Provide AutoCAD production support during concept and schematic design, design development, and construction document phases
- Perform other duties as needed
- Master's degree
- Minimum 3 years of professional work experience in the field of landscape architecture
- Internships or prior work experience as landscape designer/urban designer
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, advanced 3D modeling, computational design and rendering with programs such as Grasshopper, Lumion, Enscape, and VRay
- Excellent communication, time management, graphic and organizational skills
- Hand sketching and drawing skills
- Understanding of technical aspects of landscape architecture and associated terminology including construction materials and processes, grading and drainage, plant materials and planting design
- Knowledge of the range of typical design activities, including site analysis, master planning, site planning, conceptual development, and construction documentation preparation and project implementation
- Previous design office experience
- Field experience
- Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
- AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel experience
- Photoshop a plus
- Ability to prepare site plans and understand the principles of grading and drainage
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
