Senior Project Designer

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 each day and weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work to foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities.

In the role of Senior Project Designer, we will count on you to lead the creative concepts and solutions for complex architectural projects. You will work closely with our Design Principal, engage directly with owners/clients, develop architectural concepts, produce presentation drawings and models, and provide senior design leadership across all disciplines. You will also support business development, mentor staff, and help build and maintain the design culture of our studio.

• Take lead responsibility for creative concepts/solutions for complex architectural projects in consultation with the Design Principal.
• Meet directly with the owner/client, analyze project goals, and conceive and develop architectural concepts/solutions.
• Initiate and create designs and documentation with responsibility for presentation drawings, models, and narratives.
• Provide senior design leadership for all disciplines related to overall building design.
• Represent HDR as a key member of our business development team in marketing to prospective owners/clients.
• Work with various disciplines throughout all phases to ensure concepts accommodate project needs and the owner’s program.
• Develop design solutions that meet both client goals and HDR’s internal performance metrics.
• Direct and mentor other designers as needed.
• Help build and maintain the design culture of the studio.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Registered Architect.
• Minimum of 10 years of design leadership experience.
• Experience in healthcare, educational, civic, science and research facilities.
• Interest in sustainable design/LEED strongly desired.
• Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, Rhino, Grasshopper, Sketch Up, 3‑D Studio Max and other related tools.
• Preference given to local candidates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and processes.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Strong knowledge of codes and planning skills.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

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 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 each day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) foster belonging and support for everyone in our organization.

United States – New Jersey – Pennington

Full‑time

Regular

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let’s work together to make great things possible.