Design Coordinator; Industrial Architecture

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work, fostering an inclusive culture across our company and communities. We believe architecture is about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. Our teams collaborate to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world, from healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks.

This role is in HDR’s Architecture practice. Our work ranges across data centers, buildings, and related infrastructure to support a wide array of market sectors.

Design Coordinator – Denver, CO area. You will support planning and design of high-performance data centers and facilities that power cloud computing, AI, and digital infrastructure. You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers to deliver efficient, scalable, and resilient environments.

• Evaluate, select, and apply architectural techniques, procedures, and modifications to architectural construction documents
• Perform architectural assignments with 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
• Assist Project Architects, other Design Coordinators or BIM Specialists as needed, and take responsibility for work in all phases of the architectural process
• Perform other duties as needed

• Master's degree in Architecture
• Experience in data center and other critical facilities
• Knowledge of Photoshop, 3-D Studio Max, Rhino and Grasshopper
• LEED Accreditation with experience and/or interest in sustainable design

Due to client contract requirements US Citizenship is required.

• 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 processes
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
• 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. This 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.

Denver: $60,753 - $86,790

Primary

Location:

United States-Colorado-Denver

Industry: Architecture

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Industrial Architecture

Job Posting:
Feb 6, 2026