Senior Landscape Architect

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities. Each role makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. HDR believes architecture is about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities.

Our Architecture practice brings together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration, from healing environments and learning spaces to research labs, civic landmarks, and infrastructure. This is a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

Senior Landscape Architect

• Conduct site analysis, site planning, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, site grading, storm drainage design and landscape design
• Serve as the primary contact to clients, consultants and public agencies on all assigned projects
• Coordinate with other disciplines, write and edit site and landscape specifications, and select landscape and pavement materials
• Provide construction administration as needed
• Prepare marketing materials for obtaining work from internal and external clients
• Perform other duties as needed

• Professional Landscape Architecture license in Massachusetts
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, advanced 3D modeling, computational design and rendering with programs such as Grasshopper, Lumion, Enscape

Strong design sensibility: creativity and curiosity, clear visual communication, strong design rigor, including interactive concept exploration through multiple platforms.

• Preference given to candidates in the Boston area

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• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration
• Experience with large-scale master planning
• AutoCAD and Photoshop
• Extensive experience in all phases of landscape architectural projects and their management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and working in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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.

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.

Primary

Location:

Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture

Industry: Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Job Posting:
Feb 6, 2026

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.

Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible. We design solutions to the world’s greatest challenges and are always looking for great talent to join our global teams.