HDR
Senior Technical Designer
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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. 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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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
Role Overview
In the role of Senior Technical Designer, we'll count on you to:
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical design content, design management principles, digital technologies, and design workflows
- Independently evaluate, select, and apply appropriate architectural techniques, procedures, and modifications to construction documents
- Perform architectural assignments independently with general guidance from Project Leadership
- Experience across healthcare, education, civic, science, data centre / mission-critical, and research facility projects
- Execute architectural layouts and detailed design work across project phases
- Establish and lead owner/client and internal meetings; participate in agency reviews to ensure code compliance
- Manage and deliver design activities, including the production of coordinated design information
- Conduct on-site work sessions in collaboration with the Project Manager and multidisciplinary teams
- Support Project Architects, Architectural Project Coordinators, and Technicians as required; take responsibility for deliverables throughout all architectural phases
- Review architectural documentation to identify and resolve interdisciplinary conflicts
- Perform QA/QC processes and comprehensive technical reviews
- Write, edit, and coordinate architectural specifications
- Incorporate approved changes into project documentation in a timely and accurate manner
- Provide construction contract administration support as required
- Coordinate with affected disciplines on addenda, RFIs, CPRs, and change orders
- Perform additional duties as needed to support project and team objectives
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As a Senior Technical Designer you will work on projects in a variety of sectors, with a focus on data centers. You’ll be working closely with the multi-disciplinary design teams, clients, and contractors in the UK and Europe.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture or closely related field
- 5+ years’ experience of working with healthcare, education, civic, science, data centre / mission-critical, and research facility projects is desirable.
- A minimum of 5 years professional or internship experience preparing details, specifications and construction document
- Understanding and experience of various building contracts
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule)
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process
- Demonstrated graphic presentation skills
- Must have experience in preparation and layout of architectural contract documents and specifications
- Strong knowledge of building regulations and good planning skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in architecture
- Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED
- Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp and 3-D Studio Max
- Rhino and Grasshopper experience
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.
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