Computational Designer

HDR, Inc.
life insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
United States, New Jersey, Pennington
Jun 02, 2025
Primary Responsibilities: HDR's Computational Designer will take responsibility for work in all phases of the architectural process. Duties include: evaluating, selecting and applying architectural techniques, procedures, and modifications to architectural construction documents; applying computational design and research methodologies into building design and horizontal infrastructure projects, as needed; responsibility for integrating computational design and research methodology with attention to architectural design analysis, generative iterations and computational strategies; developing new computational tools and workflows to facilitate architectural design exploration, automated analysis, and advanced data management; developing parametric models and computational workflows for use in architectural projects; performing architectural assignments with general instruction from the Project Architect or Project Manager regarding the expected results; writing specifications covering architectural matters; performing code reviews; working directly with owners/clients to select and recommend procedures; and assisting Project Architects, other Architectural Project/Design Coordinators, and Technicians as needed in all phases of the architectural process. Required Qualifications A Master's Degree in Architecture or a closely related field and 6 months' experience in architecture or computational design or a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or a closely related field and 3 years' experience in architecture or computational design. Required experience may include professional, internship, research, or teaching experience in architecture or computational design. Must be proficient in: Revit, Sketchup, Adobe Suite, Rhino, Grasshopper, Python, and parametric design concept and modeling. NOTE: All HDR positions in the US may be subject to background checks and/or pre-employment drug testing. Location of Employment: 1800 American Blvd, Suite 100, Pennington, NJ 08534. Pay Range: HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes 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 is $79,872 to $113,919. How to Apply: Apply online at https://bit.ly/Req185607.