Landscape Design Coordinator

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion and empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. This position supports HDR’s mission to make a positive impact on communities around the world. We are looking for a creative, self-motivated, and conscientious team player with the ability to communicate design and planning concepts graphically and verbally.

This entry-level role offers opportunities for professional development through collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams. Growth and advancement depend on demonstrated skills and responsibility.

In the role of Landscape Designer, we’ll count on you to contribute to projects with supervision from a registered Landscape Architect, across a range of scales and project types.

• Work under the direction of a registered Landscape Architect to assist in the development of projects from concept design to construction documentation. Typical project types include parks, plazas and streetscapes as well as healthcare, education, science and technology campuses.
• Work across a variety of scales, thinking strategically about site systems while executing detailed design work.
• Investigate objectives and variables such as site analysis, building operation, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, site grading and storm drainage.
• Create conceptual and detailed drawings using 2D and 3D digital tools and free-hand drawing for design discussions with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide production support during concept, schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers, and other disciplines to develop and advance design thinking, concepts, and studio culture.
• Support landscape and urban design projects and coordinate effectively with other team members.

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
• AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel experience
• Photoshop a plus
• Ability to prepare site plans and understand the principles of grading and drainage
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must

• Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, LandFX, Revit, Rhino, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office; advanced 3D modeling; computational design and rendering tools (Grasshopper, Lumion, Enscape)
• 2–3 years of professional experience or internships as a landscape designer and urban designer
• Strong graphic communication skills, including digital rendering and hand sketching
• Demonstrated design sensibility, creativity, curiosity, iterative concept development, and clear visual storytelling across scales
• Strong interest in sustainable / regenerative design
• Experience with design phases from site analysis to construction documentation
• Understanding of technical landscape architecture terminology, construction materials and processes, grading and drainage, planting design
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to a positive studio culture
• Interested candidates should respond with a job application, resume and portfolio (via web-based link)

What We Believe
HDR is our company. We build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day, shaping our collaborative culture, trust, and client/community connections.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all help create an inclusive environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. Our Employee Network Groups foster belonging and a supportive environment for all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee ownership and well-being, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, paid time away, parental leave, holidays, retirement savings with employer match, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and location. Denver: $54,978 - $78,540. This posting is current as of Feb 19, 2026.

Required Location – United States, Colorado, Denver