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Site Design Coordinator
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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 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?
Primary Responsibilities
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
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
Primary Location: United States, Texas, Dallas
Industry: Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.
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Site Design Coordinator
role at
HDR
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?
Primary Responsibilities
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
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
Primary Location: United States, Texas, Dallas
Industry: Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.
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