Structural BIM Design Lead
About the role
We are seeking a Structural BIM Design Lead to join our team. This role involves working independently within a specific discipline, generating BIM elements based on the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope, and maintaining the discipline model.
Responsibilities
- Work for a specific discipline, with no direction from the Architect/Engineer or other technical professional
- Be responsible for their discipline model and will generate the BIM elements, based on the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the DDP and project scope
- Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
- Have mastery of their specific discipline and how it interacts with other discipline designs
- Mentor and develop the Digital Design staff within their discipline
- Accurately model BIM elements in the correct special constraints of the modeling environment, using the current 3D software
- Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, & diagrams of the design within the project scope, schedule, and budget, using the current 3D software
- Maintain the discipline model including project information, coordinates, scales, orientations, scope boundaries, match-lines, views, and sheets
- Produce discipline specific documentation with accurate annotations on all modeling output
- Monitor, improve, and maintain company standards and model health
- Coordinate the design with other discipline models through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes
- Communicate, coordinate, and compile all project digital deliverables and exchange process at predetermined milestones
- Project archiving at submittals and closeout
- Engage in close and effective communication and presentation with HDR management, production staff, and clients
- Mentor and develop Digital Design staff within their discipline
- Contribute to the development of the business class digital needs
- Perform other duties as needed
Requirements
- Technical degree or a combination of education and relevant experience
- A minimum of 10 years related industry experience
- Advanced skillset of 3D design software and document management infrastructure
- Advanced skillset of 3D Coordination tools
- 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
- Leadership and mentoring skillsets required
Qualifications
- Structural building and infrastructure design expertise
- Proficiency in structural 3D modeling and drawing creation using both current and previous versions of Revit
- A foundational understanding of Civil 3D software, specifically for linking, acquiring, and publishing shared coordinates
Preferred Qualifications
- Structural building and infrastructure design expertise
- Proficiency in structural 3D modeling and drawing creation using both current and previous versions of Revit
- A foundational understanding of Civil 3D software, specifically for linking, acquiring, and publishing shared coordinates
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package 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.
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Business Class
Building Structural
Job Posting
Jun 29, 2026
At HDR, We Believe
We are committed to the principles of employment equity. 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.