Landscape Architect

Overview

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.

• Develop site designs through contract document phases of projects
• Conduct site analysis to include building operation, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, site grading, storm drainage design and site amenities
• Meet with client representatives as needed
• Participate in reviews with various utilities and governing agencies for code compliance
• Conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites
• Coordinate workload to ensure deadlines are met, reviewing documents for all areas of conflict with all disciplines, writing and editing site design specifications, selecting landscape and paving materials, and preparing drawings as required
• Provide contract administration as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

• Produce drawings and lead landscape architecture scope independently
• Experience working with Architecture + Transportation projects/teams
• Be able to support project leadership for our team (technical questions, project management, fee/schedule development)
• Has experience working in Washington/Seattle and existing relationships with local county/cities
• Support team staffing/projections

• A minimum of 5 years experience
• GIS knowledge helpful

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
• Professional registration
• Experience with MS Office, AutoCAD and Photoshop
• Able to prepare site plans and understand the principles of grading and drainage
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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.

United States – Washington – Seattle

Urban design, planning, landscape architecture

Full‑time

Regular

May 14, 2026