CADD Technician

HDR, Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Digital Design Specialist to develop and manage discipline BIM models in alignment with the project scope and Digital Delivery Plan. You will create and maintain discipline content, coordinate with other disciplines, and produce precise drawings and diagrams using current 3D software.

You will ensure model health, adhere to standards, and support design reviews and 3D coordination processes across teams. Local candidates preferred for this role in Charleston, WV.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or 3+ years related industry experience.
• Proficient with 3D design software and document management systems.
• Strong MS Office and communication tools proficiency.
• Experience with 3D coordination tools and attention to detail.
• Understanding of engineering or architectural concepts.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of Architect/Engineer or other technical professional.
• Model BIM elements per LOD in the Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope.
• Create and maintain discipline models, systems, content, and digital delivery output.
• Be technically competent with the discipline and software used for designs.
• Accurately model BIM elements in the correct constraints and environment.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, and diagrams within scope, schedule and budget.
• Maintain the discipline model with project information, coordinates, scales, and views.
• Produce discipline-specific documentation with annotations on modeling output.
• Monitor and maintain company standards and model health.
• Coordinate designs with other discipline models through reviews and coordination.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

3D design software

Document management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/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.

In the role of Digital Design Specialist, we'll count on you to:

• Work for a specific discipline, under the direct supervision of an 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 Digital Delivery Plan (DDP) and project scope.
• Create and maintain the discipline model, systems, content, and overall digital delivery output for that discipline
• Rely on the architect, engineer, or other technical professional to provide direction and guidance throughout the project duration but will be technically competent with the discipline and software used to produce the designs identified in the Digital Delivery requirements
• Accurately model the 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 the 3D Coordination process
• Assist or execute any additional Digital Delivery requirements identified on the project

Preferred Qualifications

• Local candidates preferred

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Required Qualifications

• Technical degree or a minimum of 3 years related industry experience
• Technically qualified with 3D design software and document management infrastructure
• Competency of Microsoft Office products and communication tools
• Experience with 3D Coordination tools
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational traits are essential
• Intermediate understanding of engineering or architectural concepts

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: United States-West Virginia-Charleston

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Sep 11, 2026