Graduate Designer 2025-2026

About Henderson:
Are you looking for engaging, purposeful work you can be proud of? Do you need to know that your employer will provide you with diverse projects and opportunities to learn and grow in your career?

As an employee-owner at Henderson Engineers, those opportunities are there for you. Our vision is to be the firm that builds a better world. Henderson is known in the industry for our people-first culture, technical excellence, and innovative designs. We've diligently cultivated an inclusive, best-in-class work environment where people have a voice and opportunities to reach their full potential - both as employees and individuals.

Our core values drive us to deliver unrivaled service and solutions that make us the team you want to join. We create environments where people can reach their full potential. This is a brief video that says a little more about our mission:

Position Overview: A Graduate Designer is responsible for supporting the design of building systems, preparing technical documents and providing general day to day design support under direct supervision and with a heavy focus on learning and development.

• Venue Sector: Designing environments for large arenas, stadiums, airports, and multi-space venues to enhance performance, amenities, and comfort. Practices within this sector include Aviation, Convention Center, Entertainment, Fitness, and Sports.
• Retail Sector: Working on projects for top retailers, our Retail Sector experts create sustainable engineering solutions to enhance the consumer experience. Practices within this sector include General Merch, Luxury, Restaurant, and Specialty.
• Health Sector: With a focus on healthcare facilities, campuses, and projects, our Health Sector experts design for patient safety, privacy, and consumer convenience. Practices within this sector include Behavioral Health, Infrastructure, Hospital, Medtail, Medical Office Building, and Senior Living.
• Grocery & Distribution Sector: Designing grocery stores, food markets, and convenience stores with a focus on customer experience. Practices within this sector include Cold Storage, Convenience Store, Distribution Center, and Grocery Store.
• Community Sector: Building spaces where communities can gather, connect, and be inspired. Practices within this sector include Civic, Culture, Higher Education, K-12 Education, Recreation, and Science & Technology.
• Business Sector: Adapting to the ever-changing landscape of work, play, and shopping environments. Practices within this sector include Core & Shell, Mission Critical, Mixed Use, Warehouse, and Workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares design documents under the supervision of experienced engineering and design staff.
• Supports the review of shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Assists with engineering calculations as directed.
• May support business development or pursuit activities under direct supervision.
• Occasionally participates in client, company and/or industry events.
• Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach.
• Partners with experienced engineering and design staff to understand client requirements and scope of work.
• Acts as a liaison to inform engineering and design teams of client and architect questions and relays responses.
• Acquires knowledge and fundamentals of common industry software, including Revit, Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office products.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering (ie: mechanical, electrical, fire protection or architectural) required.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
  Relevant internship experience preferred.
• Exposure to engineering design fundamentals; fundamental knowledge of the A&E industry, codes, design guides and standards.
• Knowledge may be applicable to a limited range of practice, project or program types.
• Familiarity with Revit and Bluebeam Revu preferred.

We will review your qualifications, location, and sector interests when you have completed the application. If you are found to be a match for a position in the location and sector of preference, we will reach out to you.