Senior Design Coordinator

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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.

We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it's about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, 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 and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities

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

Independently evaluate, select and apply architectural techniques, procedures and modifications to architectural construction documents

Independently perform architectural assignments with only general instruction from the Project Architect or Project Manager regarding the expected results

Work directly with owners/clients to select and recommend procedures

Write specifications covering architectural matters and perform code reviews

Assist Project Architects, other Architectural Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed, and take responsibility for work in all phases of the architectural process

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Architecture

Experience in the areas of healthcare or mission critical (data center)

Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED

Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and 3-D Studio Max

Rhino and Grasshopper experience

Note: This Senior Design Coordinator role can be aligned with either our Healthcare, Education or Mission Critical (Data Center)/ Industrial group. We welcome candidates with experience or interest in either discipline, as the position is designed to capture strong design coordination talent across diverse architectural backgrounds.

#LI-KJ1 Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field

A minimum of 5 years professional or internship experience preparing details, specifications and construction documents

Must possess credentials to obtain future registration

Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Desire to pursue growth opportunities and eventually obtain registration

Strong leadership, communication and relationship management skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process

Demonstrated graphic presentation 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 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.) {Seattle, WA}: $80,168.40- $112,800 Primary Location: United States-Washington-Seattle Industry: Architecture Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Gen Architecture Job Posting: Jul 29, 2026