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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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
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.
In the role of Design Coordinator, we'll count on you to:
Evaluate, select and apply architectural techniques, procedures and modifications to architectural construction documents
Perform architectural assignments with only general instruction from the Project Architect or Project Manager regarding the expected results
May work directly with owners/clients to select and recommend procedures
Write specifications covering architectural matters and perform code reviews
Assist Project Architects, other Architectural Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed, and take responsibility for work in all phases of the architectural process
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Architecture
Experience in the areas of healthcare, educational, civic, science and research facilities
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and 3-D Studio Max
Rhino and Grasshopper experience
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
Must possess credentials to obtain future registration
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
Desire to pursue growth opportunities and eventually obtain registration
Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
Demonstrated graphic presentation 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.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Los Angeles $69,000-$85,000; San Diego $69,000-$81,000
Primary Location:
United States-California-Los Angeles
Other Locations:
United States-California-San Diego
Industry:
Architecture
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Healthcare ARC
Job Posting:
Aug 7, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Seniority level    Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type    Employment type Full-time
Job function    Job function Management, Design, and Consulting
Industries IT Services and IT Consulting, Civil Engineering, and Architecture and Planning
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