HDR
About the Position
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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. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities.
We believe that collaboration is the best way forward and that small details yield important realizations.
We are in search of a Senior Health Planner to support our growing Health practice and continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative design solutions that improve the health and human condition of those they serve. For more than 50 years, HDR has delivered award‑winning integrated healthcare planning and design for some of the world’s foremost medical centers and health systems.
HDR has been consistently ranked the #1 Healthcare Design firm
because our clients rely on us for the advanced planning, programming and design expertise needed to deliver 21st‑century healthcare.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide planning, design and coordination support on projects and pursuits
Engage in problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and visualization to create accurate and detailed drawings
Prepare drawings and specification documents
Research, plan, design and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials
Understanding of healthcare trends
Prepare health planning presentation drawings, diagrams, and narratives
Assist the coordination of all disciplines related to the building design and health planning
Responsible for mentoring junior staff or other interested colleagues in health planning practices
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Architecture
Minimum 10 years' experience in Health Architecture
Minimum 7 years’ experience in Health Planning
Architectural registration
Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, MS Office, Blue Beam)
Advanced credentials desired (e.g. ACHA, LEED, EDAC, AICP etc.)
Must be willing to travel
Must have knowledge and experience of healthcare architecture planning and design
Must be capable of making client presentations
Leadership and management skills are required
Detail-oriented, self‑motivated, and flexible
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
A minimum of 12 years related experience
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings
Understanding of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings and models
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health and performance, including 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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location (full‑time positions only).
Primary Location United States – Texas – Houston
Other Locations United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, United States – California – San Francisco, United States – Georgia – Atlanta, United States – North Carolina – Charlotte, United States – Massachusetts – Boston, United States – Nebraska – Omaha, United States – Colorado – Denver, United States – New Jersey – Pennington, United States – Virginia – Richmond, United States – Illinois – Chicago, United States – California – Los Angeles, United States – New York – New York, United States – Minnesota – Minneapolis, United States – North Carolina – Raleigh, United States – Washington – Seattle, United States – Florida – Tampa, United States – Texas – Dallas, United States – California – San Diego, United States – Virginia – Arlington
Industry Architecture
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
Business Class Health Planning
Job Posting Dec 22, 2025
Equal Opportunity Employer At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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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. We weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities.
We believe that collaboration is the best way forward and that small details yield important realizations.
We are in search of a Senior Health Planner to support our growing Health practice and continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative design solutions that improve the health and human condition of those they serve. For more than 50 years, HDR has delivered award‑winning integrated healthcare planning and design for some of the world’s foremost medical centers and health systems.
HDR has been consistently ranked the #1 Healthcare Design firm
because our clients rely on us for the advanced planning, programming and design expertise needed to deliver 21st‑century healthcare.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide planning, design and coordination support on projects and pursuits
Engage in problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and visualization to create accurate and detailed drawings
Prepare drawings and specification documents
Research, plan, design and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials
Understanding of healthcare trends
Prepare health planning presentation drawings, diagrams, and narratives
Assist the coordination of all disciplines related to the building design and health planning
Responsible for mentoring junior staff or other interested colleagues in health planning practices
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Architecture
Minimum 10 years' experience in Health Architecture
Minimum 7 years’ experience in Health Planning
Architectural registration
Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, MS Office, Blue Beam)
Advanced credentials desired (e.g. ACHA, LEED, EDAC, AICP etc.)
Must be willing to travel
Must have knowledge and experience of healthcare architecture planning and design
Must be capable of making client presentations
Leadership and management skills are required
Detail-oriented, self‑motivated, and flexible
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
A minimum of 12 years related experience
Strong organizational skills
Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings
Understanding of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings and models
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
Benefits We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health and performance, including 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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location (full‑time positions only).
Primary Location United States – Texas – Houston
Other Locations United States – Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, United States – California – San Francisco, United States – Georgia – Atlanta, United States – North Carolina – Charlotte, United States – Massachusetts – Boston, United States – Nebraska – Omaha, United States – Colorado – Denver, United States – New Jersey – Pennington, United States – Virginia – Richmond, United States – Illinois – Chicago, United States – California – Los Angeles, United States – New York – New York, United States – Minnesota – Minneapolis, United States – North Carolina – Raleigh, United States – Washington – Seattle, United States – Florida – Tampa, United States – Texas – Dallas, United States – California – San Diego, United States – Virginia – Arlington
Industry Architecture
Schedule Full‑time
Employee Status Regular
Business Class Health Planning
Job Posting Dec 22, 2025
Equal Opportunity Employer At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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