Rail Bridge CAD Manager

About the role

We invite you to build your CAD management career at HDR. Our global team is looking for a detail-oriented CAD/BIM designer to serve in a technical role performing engineering-related tasks including calculations, computer aided design, modeling, and project delivery on rail projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor existing Rail Bridge CAD staff.
• Support Rail Bridge Engineers and Rail Bridge Project Managers with the production of drawings, layouts, sketches, maps, and graphic representations of engineering designs using CAD software.
• Maintain client specific CAD standards and workspaces.
• Create 3D models of freight railroad track/civil projects and other Building Information Modeling (BIM) tasks to support the development of railroad projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology / CAD.
• Experience in rail bridge and/or rail civil design drafting or related projects.
• Experience with OpenRail Designer, OpenRoad Designer, and/or OpenBridge Designer.
• Experience working with BIM and 3D CAD software platforms.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office, including the ability to use Excel to calculate quantities for cost estimating purposes.
• Experience and/or interest in the railroad industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years digital design (BIM element authoring) and 5 years digital delivery (model management) experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of all discipline relations and operations of building systems.
• Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools.
• Advanced skillset of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Familiar with industry standards and practices, along with discipline codes and specifications.
• Familiar with basic automation and programming applications for efficiencies.
• Familiar with 3D design software add-ins and supporting applications.
• Familiar with content creation and management concepts.
• Superior client service, communication, and presentation skills are essential.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively serve as a first line of technical support.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and leadership traits are essential.
• Must have strong organizational skills to establish priorities between technical support requests and project work.

Benefits

• An excellent medical plan.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• 401(k) and employee stock ownership plans.
• More!

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

Business Class

Railway Design

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.