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?

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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.

HDR is an award-winning integrated Architecture, Engineering and Planning firm with a history of challenging conventional practices and innovating across disciplines and geographies. We’ve earned a reputation for design excellence with clients on five continents. Our local presence makes us aware of specific needs and concerns, while our global perspective keeps us linked to the latest technology, ideas, and information.

Our Urban Design, Planning and Landscape Architecture practice in our Los Angeles Architecture studio engages in a variety of project types, including mixed-use and urban development projects, site design, streetscape design, green infrastructure, transit-oriented development, corridor planning and design, master plans, healthcare, civic, higher education, and park and open space design. Embedded within a highly interdisciplinary office and company, our studio is engaged in exciting, diverse, and challenging projects that require a well-rounded, flexible, and enthusiastic team of designers and planners capable of working with a diverse range of clients, locations, and project types.

Primary Responsibilities:

We are looking for a creative, energetic, self-motivated, and conscientious team player with the ability to communicate design and planning concepts both graphically and verbally. This position requires a versatile professional that is eager to learn and values the opportunity for professional development through a variety of project assignments. Growth and advancement will be evident by the successful candidate’s ability to assume responsibility. In the role of Urban and Landscape Designer, we'll count on you to:

Support various urban design and landscape design projects and project types 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 tools, free hand drawing, and rendering.Clearly communicate design and planning concepts in writing and in spoken presentations.Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other disciplines on commercial-scale design projects.Required Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program Attention to detail Must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills Basic Microsoft Office 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 is $21.00 - $25.00 hourly and 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.)