Health Planner Scholar
HDR
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 3 years · Bachelor's degree or Master's degree
- Must know
- RevitExcelMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Phoenix
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office43%Excel36%Revit2%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
HDR’s Health Planning Scholar Program is a one-year immersive program for recent graduates passionate about bettering the health and wellness of the people they design for. This program is open to candidates finishing graduate studies in architecture and health-related programs. Scholars will work with HDR's expert planners and designers on projects around the globe with travel opportunities. The position’s location will be matched to the candidate's interest with an HDR office offering the strongest mentoring opportunity. HDR is committed to fostering the growth and development of the next generation of health architects and planners. Winning candidates will be given full-time employment, attendance to a healthcare architecture conference, and the opportunity to continue their career at HDR after the program's term.
Key Responsibilities
- Understanding of healthcare trends.
- Provide planning, design, and coordination support on projects.
- Engage in problem solving, teamwork, critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and visualization to create accurate and detailed drawings.
- Assist the lead Health Planner in the preparation of presentation drawings, diagrams, and narratives.
- Assist the coordination of all disciplines related to the building design and health planning.
- Research, plan, design, and administer building projects for clients, applying knowledge of design construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficient in use of Autodesk Revit and familiarity with related tools and process.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
- Demonstrated graphic presentation skills.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
- Master's degree in Architecture or health-related programs.
- Must possess credentials to obtain future registration.
- Desire to pursue growth opportunities and eventually obtain registration.
- Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in A/E industry preferred.
Application Requirements
- Resume
- Portfolio
- Essay Questions (Please include in your attachments)
- Please explain why you are interested in a career in healthcare architecture and how this opportunity will nurture and solidify your career in this profession.
- Explain the importance of healthcare architecture in today’s society.
- Applicant Chooses Two:
- What do you think the architecture industry will be like in the next 10 years?
- Pick an experience from your own life and explain how it has influenced your development.
- Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school.
- Why are you a good candidate to be a part of the Scholar Program?
- Video Response Questions (Link will come after application is received)
- State your name, school, major, and intended graduation date.
- What inspired you to choose to focus on healthcare architecture?
- What fascinates you most about the future possibilities in healthcare architecture?
Important Dates
- Applications Close: Dec 6, 2026
- Video Responds: December 2026
- Interviews: January 2027
- Candidate Selected/Notified: Late January 2027
- Employment begins after graduation: July/August 2027