In 1996, employees bought HDR. That decision has driven this culture ever since: we are all in this together, and what each of us contributes matters to everyone here.
Founded in 1917, HDR is 100% employee-owned, ranked No. 1 among all architecture/engineering (A/E) firms by the National Center for Employee Ownership. When we perform well, we all benefit.
This is a firm where everyone has a stake. Make it yours.
HDR is named among America’s Best Employers for Company Culture and for New Grads by Forbes.
This is a network designed to carry ideas and create opportunity at every level, across every geography. When the people doing the work own the firm, they invest in each other to get things done.
We foster growth through mentoring, Employee Network Groups, and bi-annual practice conferences that bring professionals together from across the globe.
When HDR performs well, its people invest in the foundation and in the communities where HDR employees already give their time. This is ownership expressed as community investment.
The HDR Foundation is employee-funded and employee-directed. Since 2012, it has awarded more than $14 million to organizations addressing education, healthy communities, and environmental stewardship.
When you join HDR, you make an impact.
We make your ideal possible. When you join HDR, you are not just taking a job. You are becoming part of something you actually own. We invest in you because your growth and ours move in the same direction. Come see where that can take you.
“You realize that amazing ideas come from unexpected places when you when you integrate and collaborate the way we do.”
"HDR holds you accountable. If your goal is a promotion or to work on a certain project or to focus on a specific area of design, you’re listened to and provided with lots of opportunities to be successful."
"One of the things I really love about working in our geospatial solutions practice is we often work at the intersection of science, art and design. And I really enjoy flexing all of those parts of my brain."
"HDR has supported my career growth and enhanced my skills through mentors, educational opportunities and varied project types and roles. The positive attitudes among my coworkers make it easy to come to work every day."
"Close your eyes and imagine being part of a company where your personal and professional development are only limited by your desire and drive. Where your work can improve our world. This is why I love working at HDR."
“HDR is really good to its employees. I like the way it conducts business — I'm proud of this company.”
"I am dedicated to design that improves people’s lives around the world; and being an employee-owner heightens my commitment to HDR’s success."
