Graduate Designer 2026-2027

At Henderson, we're about more than just buildings
We're about the people, experiences, and longevity of a building. We’re a company of problem-solvers and innovators known for our technical excellence and ability to provide come up with out-of-the-box solutions when it comes to design and construction. We love the process of bringing buildings to life – and keeping them in shape long after the doors open.

As an ESOP, each of our employee-owners are an essential part of our mission to lead the industry in innovation, sustainability, and client experience. With a vision to build a better world, Team Henderson has a people-first culture and diverse portfolio of world-class facilities.

It's What We Do
We provide total building system design and construction services across multiple high-growth markets throughout the country for industry leaders. You'll get to use your talent to work on projects for some of the biggest names in mission-critical, higher education, sports, healthcare, grocery, restaurant, and retail within the sectors we serve in business, community, grocery, health, retail, and venue.

It's How We're Different
We're about more than just buildings. We're about you. You, and the hundreds of passionate employee-owners who make us who we are. We’ve always been committed to providing an inclusive workplace where people can bring their full self to work and helps people reach their full potential – both as professionals and individuals. Together, we provide dream up innovative solutions for our clients industry-wide problems, design and construct spaces that become landmarks, and toast the good life at our happy hours. Take a peek into what makes us different here: https://youtu.be/AIt17t_uJ-A?si=oSMy5zQeUcb_faE3


Position Summary
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.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities
Drafting & Design
• 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.
Business Development
• May support business development or pursuit activities under direct supervision.
• Occasionally participates in client, company and/or industry events.
Client Experience
• 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.
• May visit job sites for observation and learning and development opportunities.
Continuous Learning & Development
• Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.
• Acquires knowledge and fundamentals of common industry software, including Revit, Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office products.
• Research and reviews new products, industry trends and evolving codes and standards, asking questions as needed to ensure understanding and potential for application opportunities.
Core Competencies
Communication
• Keeps others informed conveying information clearly and with an appropriate level of detail.
• Listens attentively to others and takes an interest in what they have to say.
• Responds openly to others encouraging honest, productive communication.
Integrity
• Demonstrates consideration for the opinions, perspectives, and experiences of others.
• Takes responsibility for personal actions and delivers on commitments.
• Aims to understand how actions impact others.
Quality Orientation
• Takes steps to ensure work is done correctly.
• Delivers on client expectations.
• Strives to follow policies and procedures.
Teamwork/Inclusion
• Shares time and effort with others.
• Takes interest and learns from the diversity of others.
• Shows enthusiasm for team goals.
Continuous Learning
• Views mistakes as a growth opportunity.
• Recognizes gaps in personal knowledge and pursues opportunities to learn.
• Engages others when tackling an unfamiliar task or responsibility.
Functional/Technical Expertise
• Recognizes routine problems and identify solutions.
• Keeps up with industry and/or discipline standards.
• Maintains best practice throughout all job functions.
Required Education, Experience, Licenses & Technical Competencies
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering (i.e., mechanical, electrical, fire protection or