Design Co - op

Design Co-op

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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. The HDR Kingston office is looking for design focused co-op students who are self-motivated learners and are looking to get the most out of their term. We work on a wide variety of architectural projects of varying scales and scopes. We are a team of 12 designers working with clients in the healthcare, post-secondary education, science and technology, civic, and commercial sectors.

Responsibilities: The role of the co-op student within the office is to work with architects and other team members on a variety of tasks throughout the design and construction process. Depending on the student's experience and proficiency, tasks may include assisting in the production of schematic design, design development and contract documents including preparation of floor plans, elevations, details, sections and schedules; producing 3D views and renderings; applying architectural procedures and techniques; independently performing architectural assignments with instruction from senior team members; and working on contract administration duties.

Required Skills

• Revit 2020 and higher
• AutoCAD 2020 or higher
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint)
• Photoshop
• Knowledge of building technology and assembly, construction methodologies and material applications
• Ability in multitasking while maintaining high levels of proficiency
• Well organized with an attitude and commitment to being an active participant of the team.

Preferred Skills

• Rhino
• Enscape (rendering plugin for Revit and Rhino)
• SketchUp
• InDesign
• Other visualization specialties

Required Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
• Attention to detail
• Must possess strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Basic Microsoft Office skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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. 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.

At HDR, the health and safety of our employees is of the utmost importance. In accordance with local safety, health, and environmental legislation, HDR is committed to developing, maintaining, and enforcing proactive safe work policies, procedures, and standards. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and other applicable legislation, we are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities. Candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process by contacting our Human Resources team.

HDR is a certified Living Wage Employer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Primary Location

Canada-Ontario-Kingston

Industry

Architecture

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Temporary

Job Posting

Oct 7, 2025