Industrial Senior Project Architect

HDR; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 119,221 - 170,315; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Pennington, NJ is seeking an experienced architect to drive technical projects in industrial architecture. You will lead design and documentation for various facilities including data centers and water treatment plants. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's and preferably a Master's degree in Architecture, with at least 10 years of relevant experience. Knowledge in Autodesk Revit, strong communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork are essential. Compensation ranges from $119,221 to $170,315 based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years experience as a Registered Architect.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, especially in project scheduling.
• Strong understanding and application of architectural codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, documentation, and construction administration of projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams throughout all phases of a project.
• Perform QA/QC and cross-discipline technical reviews.

Skills

Architectural design

Project management

Autodesk Revit

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master’s degree in Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Our Pennington, NJ and Columbus, OH offices are seeking a candidate with strong technical expertise to deliver projects across a variety of markets and building types, supporting architecture work across Water, Resource, Federal, and Building Engineering market sectors. In this role you will partner with project managers to lead the planning, design, documentation, and construction administration of multiple building types, from high-performance data centers and water treatment facilities to advanced manufacturing plants, office spaces, operations centers, and maintenance facilities.

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.
• Work with the Project Manager to proactively manage scope and schedule.
• 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.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience as a licensed professional strongly preferred
• 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.
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Pennington, NJ or Columbus, OH area
• Due to client contract requirements, U.S. citizenship is required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project Schedule)
• Excellent written and verbal 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
• Must have an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

Location & Compensation

Primary Location: United States—New Jersey—Pennington
Other Locations: United States—Ohio—Columbus
Industry: Architecture
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Industrial Architecture
Job Posting: May 5, 2026

Expected compensation range: (Pennington, NJ): $119,221–$170,315
(Columbus, OH): $103,670–$148,100

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.