Landscape Designer

About the role

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

• 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
• Perform AutoCAD production support during concept and schematic design, design development, and construction document phases
• Perform other duties as needed

Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, advanced 3D modeling, computational design and rendering with programs such as Grasshopper, Lumion, Enscape
• Internships or prior work experience as landscape designer
• Hand sketching and drawing skills
• Strong design sensibility: creativity and curiosity, clear visual communication, strong design rigor, including iterative concept exploration through multiple platforms
• Understanding of technical aspects of landscape architecture and associated terminology including construction materials and processes, grading and drainage, plant materials and planting design

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
• AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel experience
• Photoshop a plus
• Ability to prepare site plans and understand the principles of grading and drainage
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Qualifications

Preference given to candidates in the tri-state area (NJ/PA/NY)

Skills

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 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.
• 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.

Benefits

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.)
• Pennington: $57,477 - $69,794

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Urban Design-Planning-Landscape Architecture