Justice Principal

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?

We believe architecture is more than designing buildings; it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll 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 and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them.

We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

In our 40+ years as a recognized justice leader, we have innovated programs and led the important conversations, developing best practices to access our justice system and expedite its efficient delivery, reduce the rate of recidivism and design for restorative justice. We not only design buildings, we understand the operational and functional drivers that mold these facilities—corrections and detention facilities, juvenile justice facilities, medical and behavioral healthcare, law enforcement and courts.

With our deep specialization and informed perspectives as leaders in both health and justice design, we combine a wide range of services with depth of experience to provide leading designs in behavioral and correctional health.

HDR is searching for a Justice Principal to join our growing practice and continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative design solutions that improve the health and human condition of those they serve. HDR is a leader in innovative planning and design, client service, and thought leadership on projects globally and throughout the region. The Justice Principal serves as our client’s conduit to our world‑class expertise.

• Local/National Leadership – grow a well-balanced, multidisciplinary team; assess staffing capabilities; recruit, mentor, develop and maintain expertise; balance all aspects of a design-driven Justice practice.
• Collaborate with Firm’s Leadership – work with the Global Justice Director and other firmwide leaders to implement key initiatives, investments, and strategies for growth and practice development, obtain new project work, generate thought leadership, and contribute toward local office profitability.
• Build Client Relationships – develop strong client relationships and serve as a key client relationship manager on projects.
• Manage Practice – work closely with local Managing Principals to ensure the practice meets business objectives for the firm, national practice, regional practice, and local office.
• Local/National Responsibilities – participate as a thought leader in professional organizations, activities, and services that further the firm’s vision, value, and relationships.
• Represent and Advance the Firm – increase awareness and understanding within the community of the firm’s practice on a local, regional, and national basis.

• Proposal Writing – lead and oversee the analysis of RFQs and RFPs and the development of written proposal responses; develop, craft and write proposals and oversee the preparation and timely completion of qualification packages and proposals with all contributing parties inside and outside the firm.
• Interviews and Presentations – lead the development of interview…