HDR
Job title:
Design Co-op
Company
HDR
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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?Watch Our Story: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.Our British Columbia offices, located in Vancouver, Victoria and Penticton specialize in design of institutional and public-facing projects including major social infrastructure projects and mass timber towers. We work in collaborative studios across offices, pairing our local knowledge and deep project experience with leading edge expertise from around the globe. We specialize in complex, medium-to-large scale projects that leave a significant legacy in our communities, such as hospital campuses, post-secondary facilities and housing, community centers, and affordable housing. In addition to project work, we host weekly design social events to share our expertise, project work and personal interests. We also host a range of sporting events and other social events such as architectural film screenings. Our staff actively teach at UBC’s School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and can plug you into broader industry and academic events during your time in Vancouver.In the role of Design Co-op, we’ll count on you to:
- Perform assignments under the direct supervision of Architects, Project Managers and other professionals
- Participate in the architectural design process, and develop alternative solutions and presentation graphics used to communicate concepts to clients or for agency approval
- Follow through on design development drawings and models, and collaborate with production staff for technical details and completion of construction drawings
- Other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 years completed toward degree with 3.0+ GPA
- Demonstrated knowledge of software packages related to field of study/industry (particularly Revit, Photoshop, Rhino and Grasshopper)
- Experience working with Revit
- Experience with physical model-making
- Experience using Enscape and rendering
- Must be a team player and enjoy working in an open studio environment where knowledge sharing, communication and teamwork determine success
QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
- Attention to detail
- Must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Basic Microsoft Office 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.
Expected salary
Location
Vancouver, BC
Job date
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 02:19:30 GMT
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