HDR employees in the Santa Ana, California, office.

Our Culture

At HDR, we do things right to make great things possible. 

For us, doing things right starts by creating meaningful experiences for our employees where they feel welcomed, valued and respected. It extends to our commitment to being good stewards of our environment and our unwavering dedication to safety and quality in everything we do.  

By creating an environment that values everyone’s unique perspective while prioritizing collaboration and excellence, we attract and retain the industry’s most talented professionals. This empowers us to do our best work, helping our clients and communities solve some of the world’s most complex challenges. 

John Henderson, Chief Executive Officer

John Henderson, HDR CEO

“Culture drives our growth, empowers us to push boundaries, and makes us a better partner to our clients.”

Our Values

Live the network.

We think global and act local, and as a result we learn from each other. We bring together the right people for each individual client and engagement, ensuring the right skills, expertise, experience and the highest level of teamwork. Every time. 

Listen first.

To find the best answer, we need to understand the root and complexity of the problem. We start by listening. 

Hold ourselves accountable.

We are empowered to find the best solutions for our clients and for our own company. We do the right things for the right reasons. And we take personal responsibility to see things through. 

Push boundaries.

We strive to do things better and stretch further. From our internal processes to the work we deliver, and from the projects we do, to the careers we enable. 

Design smart.

We have the skills and ability to tailor our approach to each situation, whether it's tried and tested, or something more cutting edge. We deliver our best work by designing smart.