Health Planner 2

HDR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 99,946 - 168,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time away and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading firm in architecture seeks a Health Planner 2 to design healthcare projects that advance community well-being. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Architecture, have strong skills in AutoCAD and REVIT, and at least 5 years of experience in healthcare architecture. This full-time role includes responsibilities such as project design and collaboration with various disciplines. The position is based in San Diego, California and offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience in A/E industry.
• Understanding of design techniques and tools for technical plans.
• An attitude of being an active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, design and coordination support on projects.
• Prepare drawings and specification documents.
• Assist the lead Health Planner in preparing presentation drawings.

Skills

Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, MS Office, Blue Beam)

Problem solving

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Mathematical reasoning

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Rhino

MS Office

Blue Beam

Job description

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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?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well‑being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, design and coordination support on projects
• 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
• Assist the lead Health Planner in the preparation of presentation drawings, diagrams and narratives
• Assist the coordination of all disciplines related to the building design and health planning
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture
• Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, MS Office, Blue Beam)
• Architectural registration
• A minimum of 5 years of experience within the healthcare architecture field, with 3 years exclusively as a health planner
• Advanced credentials desired (e.g. ACHA, LEED, EDAC, etc.)
• Must be willing to travel
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 3 years experience in A/E industry
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings and models
• Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and flexible
• Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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.

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 away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) California: $99,946 – $168,740; Illinois: $99,946 – $142,780; Massachusetts: $109,032 – $155,760; New York: $113,575 – $162,250; Washington State: $113,575 – $162,250

Primary Location

United States‑Texas‑Houston

Other Locations

United States‑California‑San Francisco, United States‑New York‑New York, United States‑North Carolina‑Charlotte, United States‑Washington‑Seattle, United States‑Florida‑Tampa, United States‑Massachusetts‑Boston, United States‑Texas‑Dallas, United States‑California‑San Diego, United States‑Illinois‑Chicago

Industry

Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Health Planning

Job Posting

Dec 22, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, Civil Engineering, and Architecture and Planning

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