Health Planner Scholar

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. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, constantly asking ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

HDR’s Health Planning Scholar Program is a one‑year immersive program for recent graduates passionate about bettering the health and wellness of the people they design for. The program is open to candidates finishing graduate studies in architecture and health‑related programs. Scholars work with HDR’s expert planners and designers on projects worldwide, with travel opportunities and full‑time employment at the end of the term.

• Understanding of healthcare trends.
• Provide planning, design and coordination support on projects.
• Engage in problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and visualization to create accurate and detailed drawings.
• Assist the lead Health Planner in the preparation of presentation drawings, diagrams and narratives.
• Assist the coordination of all disciplines related to the building design and health planning.
• Research, plan, design and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning, building codes, and building materials.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• A minimum of 1 year experience in the A/E industry.
• Master’s degree in Architecture.

• Resume
• Portfolio
• Essay Questions. Please include in your attachments.
  • Required:
    • Explain why you are interested in a career in healthcare architecture and how this opportunity will nurture and solidify your career in this profession.
    • Explain the importance of healthcare architecture in today’s society.
  • Applicant Chooses Two:
    • What do you think the architecture industry will be like in the next 10 years?
    • Pick an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced your development.
    • Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school.
    • Why are you a good candidate to be a part of the Scholar Program?
• Video Response Questions. Link will come after we receive your application. You will be asked:
  • State your name, school, major and intended graduation date.
  • What inspired you to choose to focus on healthcare architecture?
  • What fascinates you most about the future possibilities in healthcare architecture?

• Applications Close:
  December 31, 2025
• Interviews:
  January 2026
• Candidate Selected/Notified:
  February 2026
• Employment begins after graduation sometime in June‑August 2026

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a 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 processes.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in 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 help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance and success: medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance…