Landscape Designer

HDR; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 57,477 - 69,794; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Paid time away and parental leave

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Landscape Designer in Pennington, NJ, where you will contribute to site design projects from concept to construction documentation. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering and experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

The candidate will conduct site visits, support production, and should embody HDR's commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The position offers a salary range of $57,477 to $69,794 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare site plans and understand grading and drainage principles.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to employee ownership culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of site design projects from concept to construction documentation.
• Conduct site visits and analyses.
• Provide AutoCAD production support.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Creative Suite

Strong design sensibility

Hand sketching skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Revit

Rhino

ArcGIS

Grasshopper

Lumion

Enscape

Job description

Overview

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and communities, asking what our impact is on the world. In the role of Landscape Designer, we will count on you to contribute to site design projects and client outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a registered Landscape Architect to assist in development of site design projects, from concept design to construction documentation
• Understand that assignments have specified objectives and require investigation of variables such as site analysis, building operation, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, site grading and drainage
• Conduct site visits and analyses, and assist the Landscape Architect with illustrating design using hand-drawn and computer-rendered graphics
• Provide AutoCAD production support during concept, schematic design, design development, and construction document phases
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, advanced 3D modeling, computational design and rendering with programs such as Grasshopper, Lumion, Enscape
• Internships or prior work experience as landscape designer
• Hand sketching and drawing skills
• Strong design sensibility: creativity and curiosity, clear visual communication, strong design rigor, including iterative concept exploration through multiple platforms
• Understanding of technical aspects of landscape architecture and associated terminology including construction materials and processes, grading and drainage, plant materials and planting design
• Preference given to candidates in the tri-state area (NJ/PA/NY)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering
• AutoCAD, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel experience
• Photoshop a plus
• Ability to prepare site plans and understand the principles of grading and drainage
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• 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.

Benefits and Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, including 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 on skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Pennington: $57,477 - $69,794

Job Details

Primary Location: United States - New Jersey - Pennington

Industry: Urban Design, Planning, Landscape Architecture

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Urban Design-Planning-Landscape Architecture

Job Posting: Jun 26, 2026

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.