Data Center Project Architect

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

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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.

As a Project Architect at HDR, you won’t just be drawing plans — you’ll be shaping some of today’s most innovative and high-performance environments, from advanced data centers and semiconductor facilities to aerospace projects that push the boundaries of design and technology.

What You’ll Do:

Lead & Inspire: Take charge of a multidiscipline team, guiding the layout, detailing, and overall design process across multiple project phases.

Drive

Collaboration:

Independently coordinate with engineers, designers, and consultants to ensure every detail comes together seamlessly.

Be the Client Partner: Establish and lead client and stakeholder meetings, while engaging with governing agencies to ensure compliance and smooth approvals.

Hands-On Leadership: Conduct on-site work sessions with project managers and discipline leads to keep progress moving.

Deliver Excellence: Manage workloads, review architectural documents, and resolve conflicts across disciplines to keep projects on schedule and on point.

Elevate Quality: Perform QA/QC reviews, write and edit specifications, and ensure the technical integrity of every deliverable.

Adapt & Solve: Coordinate addenda, RFIs, CPRs, and change orders — integrating them effectively into project documents.

Dual Leadership: Step into project leadership or construction contract administration roles as needed, demonstrating both design and management excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture
• Experience in the areas of data centers, semiconductor or aerospace facility design
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch Up and 3-D Studio Max
• Rhino and Grasshopper experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule)
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
• Must have experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications
• Strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

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 organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

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 every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

United States-Arizona-Phoenix

Full-time

Regular

Business Class :
Civic ARC

Jan 28, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. 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.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.