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HDR · 5 hours ago

Site Design Coordinator

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

3+ years exp

HDR is committed to creating a welcoming environment where employees are valued and respected. The Site Design Coordinator will support landscape and urban design projects, collaborate with diverse teams, and develop design concepts while gaining professional experience.

ArchitectureConsulting

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Support landscape and urban design projects simultaneously and interact and coordinate effectively with other team members

Develop and advance design thinking and concepts in project work and studio culture

Leverage design and graphic talent, including computer and hand graphic skills, on a variety of projects for private and public clients

Create concept and detailed drawings using 2D and 3D digital illustration and computational design tools, free hand drawing, and rendering

Clearly communicate design and planning concepts in writing and in spoken presentations

Collaborate with architects, planners, engineers, and other disciplines on community-scaled design projects

Embark upon or continue the path toward professional licensure

Be an active participant in professional organizations

Work under the direction of registered Landscape Architect to assist in 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 and storm drainage

Conduct site visits and analyses, and assist the project Landscape Architect with illustration of design using combination of hand-drawn and computer-rendered graphics

Provide AutoCAD production support during concept and schematic design, design development, and construction document phases

Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

Landscape ArchitectureAutoCAD3D ModelingSketchUpRhinoArcGISAdobe Creative SuiteGraphic SkillsHand SketchingField ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational Skills

Required

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

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred

Master's degree

Minimum 3 years of professional work experience in the field of landscape architecture

Internships or prior work experience as landscape designer/urban designer

Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, advanced 3D modeling, computational design and rendering with programs such as Grasshopper, Lumion, Enscape, and VRay

Excellent communication, time management, graphic and organizational skills

Hand sketching and drawing skills

Understanding of technical aspects of landscape architecture and associated terminology including construction materials and processes, grading and drainage, plant materials and planting design

Knowledge of the range of typical design activities, including site analysis, master planning, site planning, conceptual development, and construction documentation preparation and project implementation

Previous design office experience

Field experience