Bridge CAD/BIM Specialist

HDR; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Bridge CAD/BIM Specialist to prepare detailed drawings and layouts for concrete and steel bridges and related structures. You will create details for bridge components, develop 3D bridge models, and contribute to highway projects while working with supervision and engineers.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree in engineering technology, strong Microsoft Office skills, and excellent communication with keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Competency in Microsoft Office products
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
• Basic understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and sketches for concrete and steel bridges, retaining walls, and miscellaneous structures using computer-aided design software
• Develop details for concrete and steel bridges, including prestressed concrete, cast‑in‑place concrete, and steel plate girder
• Work on highway project assignments
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with direction from supervisor and engineers
• Attention to detail is highly desirable
• Support development of 3D Bridge Models
• Perform other duties as needed

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering technology

Tools

BrIM

OBM

ORD

3D CAD software

Job description

In the role of Bridge CAD/BIM Specialist, we’ll count on you to:

• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and sketches for conventional concrete and steel bridges, retaining walls, and miscellaneous structures using computer-aided design software
• Develop details for concrete and steel bridges, which may include prestressed concrete, cast‑in‑place concrete, and steel plate girder.
• Typical projects will be for highway projects
• Demonstrate ability to work independently with direction from supervisor and engineers
• Attention to detail is highly desirable
• Support Development of 3D Bridge Models
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office
• Experience in bridge structural drafting
• Experience working with BrIM, OBM, ORD or other 3D CAD software
• Experience and knowledge of TxDOT CAD Standards, knowledge and experience of other DOT Standards is a plus.
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications

• 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

Primary Location: United States - Texas - Dallas
Industry: Bridges
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Bridges and Structures
Job Posting: Jul 16, 2026

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.