Project Designer - Public Realm/Transportation

Project Designer - Public Realm / Transportation - (179874)

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?

In the role of Project Designer - Public Realm / Transportation, we'll count on you to :

• Capacity and required skills to lead multidisciplinary teams and perform research, visioning, conceptualization, layout and detailing on architectural and urban design projects.
• Independently coordinate work of a multidisciplinary team through multiple phases of project development.
• Establish owner / client and internal meetings, and participate in reviews with various public agencies for code compliance and statutory reviews.
• Coordinate workload of various team members through multiple project phases to prepare and complete project documents including conceptual sketches, diagrams, renderings, technical drawings and construction-ready packages.
• Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with other design and engineering disciplines.
• Perform QA / QC, technical and design reviews.
• Write and edit technical specifications.
• Achieve consensus with project stakeholders and incorporate agreed-upon changes into project documents.
• Perform design services during construction as needed.

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture.
• A minimum of 7 years experience is preferred.
• Registered Architect in the State of California.
• Experience and thought generation in the areas of civic architecture, public spaces, urban design, aviation, rail and multi modal transportation facilities.
• Experience and / or interest in sustainable design / LEED.
• Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and 3-D Studio Max but not required.
• Rhino and Grasshopper experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule).
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process.
• Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
• Experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

What We Believe

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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