Civil CAD Technologist/Designer

About the role

As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of permit, bid, and construction level drawings.
• Developing conceptual plans, site layouts, grading plans and sections, underground utility plans, stormwater drainage plans, and details under the direction of the senior CAD designer and project engineers.
• Performing routine drawing assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures.
• Performing administrative duties associated with project management for civil/site projects.
• Performing annotative support.
• Performing other general support duties as needed.

Requirements

• High attention to detail, good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to organize, schedule, prioritize, and multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Applicable technical degree, diploma or combination of relevant education and experience.
• A good understanding of grading, topography, and drainage patterns.
• Proven team player who takes initiative and is confident in their technical skills.
• Willingness to learn and adjust to project needs, evolving standards, and design approaches.
• Strong problem solving and learning ability.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to assist with a wide range of projects and work with multiple project managers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Microsoft Office product experience.
• General background-related experience.

Skills

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Good working knowledge of Civil 3D.
• Experience with grading, utilities (storm, water, sanitary).
• Experience with construction documents.
• Experience with ArcGIS.

Benefits

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. 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.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in this posting.

Schedule

The position is full-time.

Employee Status

The position is regular.

Primary Location

United States-Nebraska-Omaha

Industry

Waste

Job Posting

Nov 25, 2025

What We Believe

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. 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 eight Employee Network Groups help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.