Health Planner

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, continually asking ourselves:
What is our impact on the world? Architecture at HDR is more than designing buildings; it is about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice, you will contribute to the design and delivery of spaces that advance community well‑being worldwide—from healing environments and learning spaces to research labs, civic landmarks, and infrastructure.

Your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them, collaborating with architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. This role is a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

• 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.
• Prepare drawings and specification documents.
• Research, plan, design and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials.
• Understand healthcare trends.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master's degree in Architecture.
• Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, MS Office, Blue Beam).
• Architectural registration.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience within the healthcare architecture field, with 3 years exclusively as a health planner.
• Advanced credentials desired (e.g., ACHA, LEED, EDAC).
• Willingness to travel.
• Preference given to local candidates.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in A/E industry.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings, and models.
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and flexible.
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Primary

Location:

United States – Texas – Houston

Other Locations:
United States – California – San Francisco;
United States – New York – New York;
United States – North Carolina – Charlotte;
United States – Washington – Seattle;
United States – Florida – Tampa;
United States – Massachusetts – Boston;
United States – Texas – Dallas;
United States – California – San Diego;
United States – Illinois – Chicago