Landscape Designer

Landscape Designer

HDR is seeking talented, design-oriented candidates with zero to five years of professional experience in landscape architecture to join our team!

In the role of Landscape Designer, we'll count on you to:

• 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 analysis, 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

The ideal candidate has:

• Professional experience in an office
• Strong design skills / desire to iterate
• Strong graphics and 3D modeling skills
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking skills, analysis
• Attention to detail and organization
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Effective time management skills
• Leadership qualities and ability to take initiative; self-motivation
• Ability to take direction
• Positive attitude
• Sense of accountability
• Technical understanding or landscape architecture site development elements

Additional experience with the following is desirable:

• AutoCAD 2018+
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop)
• Microsoft Office
• 3D modeling in Rhino / Sketch Up
• Revit
• Preparation of construction drawings and documents
• Lumion / Enscape
• ArcMap/ArcGIS
• Bluebeam REvu
• Hand sketching

Required Qualifications:

• 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.