Health Planner 2

About the role

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 part of our Architecture practice, 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. Your work will directly influence how individuals experience the built environment, solving complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. This role focuses on driving meaningful change and helping define the future of our communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, design, and coordination support on projects.
• Engage in problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and visualization to create accurate and detailed drawings.
• Prepare drawings and specification documents.
• Research, plan, design, and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials.
• Assist the lead Health Planner in the preparation of presentation drawings, diagrams, and narratives.
• Assist in the coordination of all disciplines related to building design and health planning.
• Demonstrate understanding of healthcare trends.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the A/E industry.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings, and models.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and flexible.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction of buildings.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture.
• Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, MS Office, Blue Beam).
• Architectural registration.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience within the healthcare architecture field, with 3 years exclusively as a health planner.
• Advanced credentials (e.g., ACHA, LEED, EDAC).
• Willingness to travel.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time away, parental leave, and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
• Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) fostering inclusion and support.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends on skills, experience, education, and geographical location:

• California: $99,946 – $168,740
• Illinois: $99,946 – $142,780
• Massachusetts: $109,032 – $155,760
• New York: $113,575 – $162,250
• Washington State: $113,575 – $162,250
• Minnesota: $102,312 – $146,160
• Virginia: $102,312 – $167,040
• New Jersey: $112,056 – $160,080

Schedule

Full-time, regular employee status.

Locations

Primary location: Houston, Texas. Additional locations include:

• Phoenix, Arizona
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• San Francisco, California
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Charlotte, North Carolina
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Omaha, Nebraska
• Denver, Colorado
• Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
• Pennington, New Jersey
• Richmond, Virginia
• Chicago, Illinois
• Los Angeles, California
• New York, New York
• Seattle, Washington
• Salt Lake City, Utah
• Tampa, Florida
• Dallas, Texas
• San Diego, California
• Arlington, Virginia