Industrial Project Architect

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Architect for their Seattle office to manage the planning and design of industrial facilities. The role requires a Master’s degree in Architecture, 5+ years of experience in industrial architecture, and proficiency in Autodesk Revit. You will lead project teams, review documents for compliance, and ensure sustainable design practices. This full-time position supports significant projects like data centers and water treatment facilities and participates in the culture of employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant prior experience in the areas of industrial architecture.
• LEED Accreditation with a focus on sustainable design is preferred.
• Registered Architect with strong knowledge of codes and good planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to successfully complete construction documents.
• Review architectural documents for conflicts with disciplines.
• Provide construction observation and contract administration as needed.

Skills

Technical design concepts

Design management skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up‑front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.

Our Seattle office is seeking a candidate with the desire to use and grow their technical expertise to successfully deliver projects across a variety of markets and building types, with potential to support architecture work across Water, Resource, Federal, and Building Engineering market sectors. In this role, you’ll partner with project managers to lead the planning, design, documentation, and construction administration of multiple building types, from high‑performance data centers that power cloud computing and the digital infrastructure the world relies on, to water treatment facilities that provide clean drinking water for entire communities, to advanced manufacturing plants, office spaces, operations centers, and maintenance facilities, among other project types.

You’ll lead teams of architects, planners, designers, engineers, technical experts, and project managers 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.

Responsibilities

Be knowledgeable in technical design concepts, code applications, design management skills, digital technologies, and design workflows for industrial‑type facilities.

Lead owner/client and internal meetings and participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.

Lead project teams with varied levels of experience to successfully complete and deliver construction documents and intermediate milestone deliverables.

Manage and undertake design activities and the production of detailed documents required for construction.

Independently coordinate the work of a multidisciplinary team through all phases of a project.

Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.

Perform QA/QC and cross‑discipline technical reviews.

Write and edit architectural specifications.

Coordinate with and assist affected disciplines with addenda, RFIs, CPRs and change orders.

Incorporate agreed‑upon changes into project documents.

Provide construction observation and contract administration as needed.

Conduct work sessions at project site in conjunction with Client Representatives, Project Managers and other disciplines.

Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Architecture
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant prior experience in the areas of industrial architecture, such as data centers, water treatment facilities, public utility facilities, operations centers, aerospace, manufacturing, etc.
• LEED Accreditation with experience and/or interest in sustainable design
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff
• Experience facilitating meetings with a range of stakeholders, such as engineers, client, contractors, subcontractors, AHJs, etc
• Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship or permanent residency is required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience
• Registered Architect
• 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 codes and good planning skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Location

United States-Washington-Seattle

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

May 11, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.