About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

The Seattle office is in search of a Design Principal to join our growing 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. Ranked #1 in both Health and Science in the World Architecture annual list, HDR is a leader in innovative planning and design, client service and thought leadership. HDR is home to world-class health and science expertise and the Design Principal serves as our client's conduit to those capabilities. We envision a world where infrastructure gives back, water is protected, natural systems are valued, biodiversity is prioritized, nothing gets wasted, development is responsible, everyone can access renewable energy, and society is just. Come join us in making these goals a reality on all projects and the communities in which they are located.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Design Principal is to champion design excellence for the local office/region. This individual must be capable of developing highly innovative, creative, integrated and effective high performance design solutions. Must have an established design reputation evident through design awards, publications, education or other venues, and positive client references. Has the ability to guide initial design concepts and ideas from pursuit and selection through successful project completion on multiple projects. Capable of meeting design excellence and regenerative design goals while meeting management goals and project budgets. Actively engage colleagues to meet firm-wide sustainable initiatives, elevate sustainable design literacy and ensure that an integrated design process is occurring on all projects. Must have the proven initiative to teach and train other designers and interdisciplinary AE project teams in the essentials of design excellence and in the critical tenets of HDR's Design Philosophy. Effective in mentoring and developing junior design staff, challenging, inspiring and/or motivating others to join in the constant pursuit of design excellence.

The Design Principal will be a key design leader at HDR who must have the vision and attitude to lead design efforts from multiple offices, while effectively partnering with office management, project management, and AEP discipline leaders on all efforts. Must be capable of identifying, attracting and retaining key design staff, and will be responsible for targeting and developing strategies for hiring senior and junior design talent. Must be active in local, national or international professional design related organizations.

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Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Architecture

* 15 years related experience

* Registered Architect

* Must have experience on large-scale projects

* Must be able to lead a team on projects

* Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

* Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional market

* Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Must be willing to travel

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

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience as a Lead Designer on healthcare, science or higher education projects

* Capable of integrating sustainable building design

* PMP certification

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.

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 off, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonuses and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position is $148,120.00 - $211,600.00 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.