Water CAD/BIM Technician

About the role

At HDR, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where each employee is valued and respected. We believe in the shared responsibility of water and strive to support public health, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure resilience through our work.

Responsibilities

• Create process design models or pipeline plan and profile drawings independently under direction from a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Perform non-routine and complex BIM modeling and Civil3D drafting assignments using standardized electronic modeling/drafting techniques.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating with supervisors to meet project deadlines while maintaining work/life balance.
• Develop design and construction drawings with guidance from the Project Engineer or Project Manager.
• Execute routine CADD/BIM assignments, applying standardized electronic drafting techniques including annotation, layer management, and overall drawing presentation.
• Create design drawings and 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.
• Apply project/client specific drafting standards to drawings.
• Independently perform redline revisions and develop design drawings from initial sketches.
• Perform basic quantity and geometry calculations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Engineering Technology/CAD or minimum of 2 years equivalent professional CAD experience with AutoDesk certification.
• Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD Civil3D and/or Revit to create design drawings and details following CAD standards.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office and BlueBeam Revu.
• Strong ability to follow written and oral instruction, tasking assignments, and documenting completion of tasks.
• Prior and extensive use of AutoCAD Civil 3D, BIM, Revit, Navisworks and/or Autodesk Infrastructure.
• Experience developing alignments and profiles of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer utilities utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience developing drawing and supporting design figures for water and wastewater treatment facilities, and pump stations using Revit.
• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure.
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools.
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential.
• Basic understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.