Senior Laboratory Planner

Senior Laboratory Planner-(187284)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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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 clients live on the leading edge of Education, Science, and Advanced Technology. We, the lab planners at HDR, consider ourselves lucky to work with them every day. We come from a diverse background of architects, educators and scientists. There is no one formula for how we got here, but we all have a deep interest in what our clients do and a passion for problem-solving. Lab planners are the conduits between the end users and the rest of the design team. We translate design vision to scientists, and science to designers. We’re also in a position to have our ideas permeate throughout every aspect of our projects. Collaboration energizes us. We are proud to be associated with some of the most advanced institutions and facilities in the world. We are honored to currently collaborate with 140+ Academic Institutions around the world, 30+ Top 50 Universities in 2024 & World Report and 60+ R1 Doctoral Universities. Our work spans life science, physical science, nanoscience, engineering, and education facilities in all of the above. If a client has a one-of-a-kind facility, HDR is often the first to be called upon. Our clients want their designers to be able to think strategically about their unique problems, not just apply past experience. Staying ahead takes work. We invest significant time together reimagining the future of research and education, and how that will impact our clients, their projects, and our design thinking. The by-product of this passion are 11 R&D Magazine Lab of the Year awards.Role Senior Laboratory PlannerTakes responsibility for coordinating all aspects of Laboratory Planning and Design on projects. Able to analyze complex program information and develop a strong laboratory design concept, which is integrated with architectural and engineering designs. Lead the planning effort of a project team and with the client. Present planning and programming information and recommendations to client and design teams. Act as a client advocate within the design teams. Present HDR to prospective clients and present technical information at conferences and seminars, author papers, and similar activities that heighten the HDR presence in the market sector.ResponsibilitiesCreates content and presents HDR expertise and capabilities to prospective clientsLeads lab planning efforts on projectsAnalyzes program information and develops an overall laboratory conceptResponsible for the design of laboratory space with complex featuresDevelops and coordinates room design criteria for projects and distributes to the project teamDevelops laboratory equipment list and casework layouts for projectsReviews applicable code dataProvides leadership within the Education and Science Planning GroupPresents technical information to conferences and seminars or gets published at least every other yearOther such duties as are consistent with the positionPreferred QualificationsExposure to full range of Laboratory Planning and DesignBenchmarking studies experienceAble to lead project planning teamExperience interviewing client/users/ownersStrong analytical skills and experience gathering information and interfacing with equipment vendorsLEED AP preferredGood communication skillsStrong graphic and oral presentation capabilitiesEnthusiasm for working within a team environmentAbility to mentor and train Laboratory PlannersSoftware Skills (Revit, Excel, Word, PowerPoint required, dRofus and Rhino)Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field A minimum of 12 years related experience Strong organizational skills Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings Understanding of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings and models An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.We provide 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 depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Pay Range: $131,712 - $188,160Primary Location:United States-Washington-SeattleIndustry:ArchitectureSchedule:Full-timeEmployee Status:RegularBusinessClass:EdSci PlanningJob Posting:Sep 4, 2025