Landscape Design Coordinator (Dallas)

Architecture Opportunity At HDR

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?

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.

Primary Responsibilities

We are looking for a creative, self-motivated, and conscientious team player with the ability to communicate design and planning concepts both graphically and verbally. This position requires a versatile entry-level professional who is eager to learn and values the opportunity for professional development through collaboration on multi-disciplinary teams. Growth and advancement opportunities will be dependent on the successful candidate's ability to demonstrate skills and assume responsibility.

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

• Support landscape and urban design projects simultaneously and interact and coordinate effectively with other team members
• Develop and advance design thinking and concepts in project work and studio culture
• Leverage design and graphic talent, including computer and hand graphic skills, on a variety of projects for private and public clients
• Create concept and detailed drawings using 2D and 3D digital illustration and computational design tools, free hand drawing, and rendering
• Clearly communicate design and planning concepts in writing and in spoken presentations
• Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers, and other disciplines on community-scaled design projects
• Embark upon or continue the path toward professional licensure
• Be an active participant in professional organizations
• 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

Required Qualifications

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.

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.