Architectural Design Coordinator

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?

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HDR is currently seeking an Architectural Coordinator for our architectural studio located in downtown Chicago, IL. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. In addition to our team of experienced Mission Critical Architects and Engineers, the studio also focuses on healthcare, educational, civic, science and research facilities.

To help support our rapidly growing Data Center projects, HDR is seeking a talented Architect who has experience working hard to meet aggressive deadlines. This position offers immensely valuable experience, working on cutting edge technologies with a variety of exposure to different trades, systems, and stakeholders. This candidate will also help develop our architectural bench alongside staff that are in the early part of their career by receiving regular coaching and mentoring to grow their design capabilities and expertise.

• 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
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Architecture
  • Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or architectural consulting firm
  • Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
  • Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch Up and 3-D Studio Max
  • Rhino and Grasshopper experience

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  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.

  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.) $60,753.00 - $86,790.00.

  Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States-Illinois-Chicago

  Industry: Architecture

  Schedule:
  
  Full-time

  Employee Status:
  Regular

  Business Class:
  Industrial Architecture

  Job Posting:
  Feb 13, 2026