Civil 3D/BIM Design Lead - Water

About the role

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? Watch Our Story:' here. Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

Primary Responsibilities

• Create process design models, or pipeline plan and profile drawings independently with direction from a Project Engineer or Project Manager on various projects that include water/wastewater treatment facilities or pipelines.
• Perform non-routine and complex BIM modeling and Civil3D drafting assignments requiring application of standardized electronic modeling/drafting techniques.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate with your supervisor regarding workload to meet project deadlines without compromising work/life balance.
• Develop design and construction drawings with direction from the Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Perform routine CADD/BIM assignments requiring application of standardized electronic drafting techniques including annotation, management of layers, and overall drawing presentation.
• Create design drawings and development of initial engineering layouts for water/wastewater/stormwater conveyance systems and site civil plans.
• Assemble plan sets and coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines and associated reference files.
• Learn and apply project/client specific drafting standards to drawings.
• Able to work independently to perform redline revisions and develop design drawings from initial sketches.
• Perform basic quantity and geometry calculations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Attention to detail and demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to recognize issues and solve problems autonomously.
• Ability to communicate, coordinate, and prioritize workloads associated with several projects.
• Absolutely required: Technical degree or a combination of education and related industry experience.
• A minimum of 5 years related industry experience.
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool.
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Strong ability to follow written and oral instruction, tasking assignments, and documenting completion of tasks.
• Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Revit to create design drawings and details following CAD standards.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Engineering Technology/CAD or minimum of 2-years equivalent professional CAD experience with AutoDesk certification.
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tool.
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Advanced understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and organizational traits are essential.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Pump Stations and Pipelines

Job Posting

Jul 29, 2026

What We Believe

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.

Our Commitment

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.