Senior Civil CAD Designer

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:

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Join our team to shape the future of solid waste infrastructure through cutting-edge digital design.

As a key contributor in our BIM and digital delivery efforts, you’ll play a vital role in designing crucial facilities that support the community's sustainability and solid waste management goals. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-impact projects.

Responsibilities

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams that align with the project scope, schedule, and budget, supporting facilities such as transfer stations, recycling centers, and landfills
• Demonstrate deep understanding of civil engineering design including site grading and drainage
• Work within a specific discipline, independently and with minimal direction from the Engineer or other technical professionals
• Own your discipline’s BIM model and generate high-quality elements aligned with the Level of Development (LOD) outlined in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope
• Utilize advanced design software as specified in the Digital Delivery requirements to produce accurate and efficient drawings and figures
• Accurately model BIM elements within spatial constraints using current 3D software, ensuring compliance and constructability
• Produce clear, well-annotated documentation that enhances communication across teams and supports permitting and construction phases
• Uphold company standards, while coordinating with other disciplines through Design Reviews and 3D Coordination processes

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge and experience using Revit to prepare architectural design drawings

Required Qualifications

• 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
• 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

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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: (Information pending)

Industry: Waste

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting: Oct 28, 2025

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.

#J-18808-Ljbffr