Computational 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?

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We are seeking a skilled Computational Designer to join our team. The successful candidate will be proficient in the architectural design process and adept at integrating computational design techniques across different stages of projects. The ideal candidate will be expected to lead project efforts relating to computational design as an integral member of the Data-Driven Design team at HDR. This role will support HDR globally in advancing design technologies and promoting next-generation design excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft and deploy innovative computational design strategies, tools, and workflows to augment the architectural design process at diverse stages.
• Engage clients by showcasing the benefits of computational design solutions customized to meet unique needs and solve specific challenges.
• Develop and deploy custom scripts, plugins, and data pipelines to accelerate design exploration and automated performance analysis.
• Build and maintain reusable parametric models that support every project phase, from concept through construction documentation.
• Lead and manage multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring clear coordination and timely delivery of computational deliverables.
• Work closely with internal teams to integrate computational design solutions into project workflows for seamless implementation and adoption.
• Embed clientfocused data and automated analytics into planning and design decisions to elevate project quality.
• Conduct original research, publish findings in peerreviewed venues, and present insights at industry conferences to advance thought leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• Expert proficiency in at least two of the following: Grasshopper/Rhino, Revit+Dynamo, Python, C#, JavaScript, or similar scripting languages.
• Demonstrated experience integrating datadriven analyses (geometry optimization, environmental simulation, or generative workflows) into realworld projects.
• Strong visualcommunication skills-conveying complex ideas through clear diagrams, dashboards, and presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a serviceoriented mindset.
• Experience coordinating with BIM managers and technical leads on large, multioffice projects.
• Familiarity with databasedriven design approaches (e.g., SQL, Excelbased data pipelines, Power BI).
• Knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence within the architectural design realm.
• Familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and related technologies.

• Contributions to open-source projects or published research in computational design or associated areas. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and a digital portfolio showcasing your expertise in computational design. We look forward to hearing from you.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• Must possess credentials to obtain future registration
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and eventually obtain registration
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
• Demonstrated graphic presentation 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.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {New York, New York}: $69,038- $98,625 {Los Angeles, California}: $64,515- $90,735 {Boston, MA}: $66,276- $94,680 {Philadelphia, PA}: $60,753-$86,790 Primary Location: United States-Nebraska-Omaha Other Locations: United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-Missouri-Kansas City, United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia, United States-Massachusetts-Boston, United States-New York-New York Industry: Architecture Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Data and Automation Job Posting: Feb 25, 2026