Landscape Designer

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?

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 Landscape Designer, we’ll count on you to:

• Work under the direction of a registered Landscape Architect to assist in the 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, storm drainage, and planting design.
• Conduct site visits and analyses, and assist the project Landscape Architect with illustration of design using a combination of hand‑drawn and computer‑rendered graphics.
• Provide Revit/AutoCAD production support during concept and schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Master’s degree.
• Preference given to local candidates.
• Rhino and Revit experience.

• 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.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

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.

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.) $61,863–$88,375 per year.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  United States – New York – New York
• Industry: Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Job Posting:
  Feb 16, 2026