Landscape Architect
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.
- Develop site designs through contract document phases of projects
- Conduct site analysis to include building operation, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, site grading, storm drainage design and site amenities
- Meet with client representatives as needed
- Participate in reviews with various utilities and governing agencies for code compliance
- Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites
- Coordinate workload to ensure deadlines are met, reviewing documents for all areas of conflict with all disciplines, writing and editing site design specifications, selecting landscape and paving materials, and preparing drawings as required
- Provide contract administration as needed
- Perform other duties as needed
- Master’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university
- Minimum 5yrs directly relevant professional experience
- Professional Landscape Architect licensed in California
- Experience with the full range of planning and design phases including site analysis, community and site planning, conceptual development, construction documentation and observation
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary design teams
- Experienced in planting design and construction documentation in California
- Significant construction document preparation experience
- Excellent communication, time management, graphic and organizational skills
- Proficiency with AutoCAD / Civil 3D, Land F/X, GIS, and Adobe Creative Suite
- 3D modeling and rendering skills are preferred with experience using Revit + Environment, Rhino, Lumion, VRAY, Enscape, Twinmotion, etc.
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- Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
- Professional registration
- Experience with MS Office, AutoCAD and Photoshop
- Able to prepare site plans and understand the principles of grading and drainage
- 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.
