Senior Laboratory Planner

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?
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We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

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 U.S. News & 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 Planner

Takes 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.

Responsibilities

Creates content and presents HDR expertise and capabilities to prospective clients

Leads lab planning efforts on projects

Analyzes program information and develops an overall laboratory concept

Responsible for the design of laboratory space with complex features

Develops and coordinates room design criteria for projects and distributes to the project team

Develops laboratory equipment list and casework layouts for projects

Provides leadership within the Education and Science Planning Group

Presents technical information to conferences and seminars or gets published at least every other year

Other such duties as are consistent with the position

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to full range of Laboratory Planning and Design

Able to lead project planning team

Experience interviewing client/users/owners

Strong analytical skills and experience gathering information and interfacing with equipment vendors

LEED AP preferred

Strong graphic and oral presentation capabilities

Enthusiasm for working within a team environment

Ability to mentor and train Laboratory Planners

• Software Skills (Revit, Excel, Word, PowerPoint required, dRofus and Rhino)

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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 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.

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.

Primary Location

United States-New York-New York

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Jul 29, 2026

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