Landscape Designer

Landscape Designer

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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Landscape Designer, we'll count on you to:

• Work under the direction of registered Landscape Architect to assist in development of site design projects, from concept design to construction documentation
• Understand that assignments have specified objectives and require investigation of many variables, including site analysis, building operation, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, site grading and storm drainage
• Conduct site visits and analyses, and assist the project Landscape Architect with illustration of design using combination of hand-drawn and computer-rendered graphics
• Provide AutoCAD production support during concept and schematic design, design development, and construction document phases
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, advanced 3D modeling, computational design and rendering with programs such as Grasshopper, Lumion, Enscape
• Internships or prior work experience as landscape designer
• Hand sketching and drawing skills
• Strong design sensibility: creativity and curiosity, clear visual communication, strong design rigor, including iterative concept exploration through multiple platforms
• Understanding of technical aspects of landscape architecture and associated terminology including construction materials and processes, grading and drainage, plant materials and planting design
• Preference given to candidates in the tri-state area (NJ/PA/NY)

Required Qualifications:

• 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Pennington: $57,477 - $69,794

Primary

Location:

United States-New Jersey-Pennington

Industry: Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture

Schedule:

Full-time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Urban Design-Planning-Landscape Architecture

Job Posting:
Jun 26, 2026

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.