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.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Urban Designer/ Planner 2, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for variety of urban planning projects
• Independently collect, assimilate and manage project-related data
• Prepare constraints mapping and required documents
• Assist in preparation and participation in public information meetings and hearings
• Perform complex assignments, making independent decisions on problems and methods
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience in planning and design
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Extensive graphics and report document production experience
• Experience with GIS
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
• This role is to be based in HDR's Berkeley, CA office

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field

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 $80,413.00 - $114,875 annually depending upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.