Health Planner Scholar

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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:
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HDR’s Health Planning Scholar Program is a one-year immersive program for recent graduates that are passionate about bettering the health and wellness of the people they design for. This program is open to candidates that are finishing their graduate studies in architecture and health-related programs. The scholars will work with HDR's expert planners and designers on projects around the globe with travel opportunities.

The position’s location will be matched to the interest of the candidate with an HDR office that offers the strongest mentoring opportunity. As the leader in healthcare architecture, HDR is committed to fostering the growth and development of the next generation of health architects and planners. The winning candidates will be given full-time employment, attendance to a healthcare architecture conference, and the opportunity to continue their career at HDR after the program’s term.

Please review the application requirements below

• 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 and building codes, and building materials.
• Perform other duties as needed.

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

• Resume
• Portfolio
• Essay Questions. Please include in your attachments.
  • Required
    • Please 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 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…