Landscape Architect

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

• Develop site and public realm design through all phases of projects, from master planning and concept development through construction documents and construction observation.
• Create illustrative concept drawings using 2D and 3D digital illustration tolls, free-hand drawing, and digital color rendering.
• Participate in zoning and site plan approvals, public engagement, design charrettes, development programming, design review and implementation.
• Provide construction observation, including field observation of landscape installation and plant selection.
• Coordinate workload to ensure deadlines are met, reviewing documents for areas of conflict with other disciplines.
• Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers and other disciplines on commercial and institutional-scale planning and design projects.
• Meet with client representatives as needed.
• Provide excellent communication, time management, graphic and organizational skills.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years' experience working as a landscape architect / landscape designer within the region. Experience working in other regions across Canada in addition to BC is also considered an asset.
• Professional registration, or eligibility for professional registration as a Landscape Architect in British Columbia.
• Experience and passion for sustainable and/or regenerative design.
• Strong planning and design skills, with experience in urban and institutional-scale projects.
• Experience with the full range of planning and design phases including site analysis, community and site planning, conceptual development, grading, construction documentation and observation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D and experience working with Revit in construction documentation.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering with programs such as Rhino, Sketchup, Grasshopper, VRay, Lumion.
• Experience with Land FX, Bluebeam Revu, and AI-assisted design visualization and rendering is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Knowledge of local plant materials, terminology and planting design in urban settings.
• Excellent communication, time management, graphic and organizational skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
• Professional registration
• Experience with MS Office, AutoCAD and Photoshop
• Able to prepare site plans and understand the principles of grading and drainage
• 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.)

The pay range for this position in Vancouver, BC: $81,004 - $115,000

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.