HDR

Computational Designer Senior

HDR • $90K — $120K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field.
  • 6+ years in architecture/computational design with relevant project portfolio.
  • High proficiency in Rhino/Grasshopper and Revit/Dynamo, including custom component creation.
  • Scripting skills in Python or C# for automation and tool customization.
  • Strong understanding of architectural design processes (SD through CD).
  • Experience with multidisciplinary team coordination and BIM management.
  • Excellent communication skills for explaining technical concepts to non-technical users.

Responsibilities

  • Lead computational scopes from concept through documentation, aligning with design goals and BIM plans.
  • Architect workflows combining geometry generation, data capture, and visualization for decision-making.
  • Develop and evaluate alternative concepts using parametric workflows, summarizing tradeoffs for decision-makers.
  • Prepare diagrams, dashboards, and visuals for client presentations and agency reviews.
  • Partner with Project Managers and Design Leaders to identify high-value computational solutions.
  • Promote scalable reuse of validated tools and practices across studios.
  • Participate in client work sessions to showcase technical capabilities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative employee-owned culture.
  • Engagement in complex, impactful projects across various sectors.
  • Professional development through knowledge sharing and tool reuse initiatives.
  • Access to cutting-edge design technology and workflows.
  • Involvement in a supportive environment encouraging innovation and creativity.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Lead project-specific computational scopes from concept through documentation, aligning automation efforts with design goals, schedule, and BIM execution plans.
  • Architect end-to-end workflows that combine geometry generation, data capture, and visualization to support decision-making.
  • Independently develop and evaluate alternative concepts using parametric workflows; summarize tradeoffs (cost/quantity, performance, constructability) for decision-makers.
  • Prepare clear diagrams, dashboards, and interactive visuals for client presentations, internal critiques, and agency reviews to communicate options and impacts.
  • Partner with Project Managers and Design Leaders to identify where computation will create the most value and propose solutions.
  • Promote scalable reuse of validated tools across studios via standard practices and knowledge transfer.
  • Participate in client work sessions or interviews to demonstrate technical capabilities.
  • Perform other duties as needed.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional degree (M.Arch) or a closely related master's in architecture, design, or computing.
  • Experience integrating analysis engines (Ladybug/Honeybee, energy or daylight tools), geometry APIs, or cloud/compute services.
  • Experience presenting internally or externally on design technology topics.
  • Familiarity with web-based delivery of tools (e.g., ShapeDiver, Speckle apps, custom dashboards).
  • Experience in complex building types (healthcare, science/tech, higher ed) where parametric planning adds value.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a closely related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in architecture/computational design, with a portfolio of built or real project applications.
  • High proficiency in Rhino/Grasshopper and Revit/Dynamo, including custom component creation, data trees, and parametric best practices.
  • Scripting capability in Python or C# to extend visual programming tools or automate repetitive modeling tasks.
  • Strong understanding of the architectural design process (SD through CD) and how to insert computational tools without disrupting delivery.
  • Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and BIM managers.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex tools to non-technical users.
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant in our employee-owned culture.

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Founded
1917
* Ladders Estimates

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