Senior Landscape 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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

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, 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.

• Conduct site analysis, site planning, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, site grading, storm drainage design, and landscape design
• Serve as the primary contact to clients, consultants, and public agencies on all assigned projects
• Coordinate with other disciplines, write and edit site and landscape specifications, and select landscape and pavement materials
• Provide construction administration as needed
• Prepare marketing materials for obtaining work from internal and external clients
• Perform other duties as needed

• Produces drawings and leads landscape architecture scope independently
• Has experience working with Architecture + Transportation projects teams
• Supports project leadership for our team (technical questions, project management, fee/schedule development)
• Has experience working in Washington/Seattle and existing relationships with local counties/cities
• Supports business development efforts
• Supports team staffing/projections
• Is a self‑starter and proactive

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration
• Experience with large‑scale master planning
• AutoCAD and Photoshop proficiency
• Extensive experience in all phases of landscape architectural projects and their management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

Primary

Location:

United States-Washington-Seattle

Industry: Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Landscape Architecture

Job Posting:
May 14, 2026

Compensation: $107,688 – $153,840 (Seattle, WA) based on skills, experience, education, and geographical location.

HDR is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.